BLB News

Life's too Serious

31/07/2018

We've searched the archives for 5 great one-liners from Bob Hope (the older among you can explain to the young ones who Bob Hope was). Although they are Hope's one-liners we think they could just as easily have been said by others ...

ATO Guideline on Central Management & Control

30/07/2018

The ATO has provided further guidance in its TR 2018/5 as to when a company will be considered a resident for tax purposes, under the central management and control test of residency. Elizabeth Wang discusses.

Can you sue your SMSF auditor if things don't go to plan?

30/07/2018

The NSW Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the trial judge and held that an SMSF auditor was liable to pay damages for losses incurred by the SMSF. Peter Townsend reports.

Replacing Trustees and Mental Incapacity

30/07/2018

If you are currently a trustee or a director of a corporate trustee of an SMSF, you would recall signing a number of legal documents for your appointment and acceptance to be appointed as such. A position of trustee often entails extensive duties and responsibilities, and the formality is required as one should not be given such a position easily or automatically. Jeff Song explains.

First Home Super Saver Scheme Documents

30/07/2018

With the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS Scheme) recently coming into effect on 1 July 2018, it's worthwhile looking at some of the key features of this new scheme. Elizabeth Wang reviews.