Free handbook for new SMSF trustees

Your SMSF's first year, made simple.

Bought property in your super fund? This free handbook walks you through what to do next, in plain English: the deadlines, the rules you can't break, and how to be ready for your first audit.

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The SMSF Compliance Handbook for Your First Year by Ruby He, CPA

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What's inside

Ten short chapters, in the order your first year happens, plus a one-page summary of key dates and figures.

  1. 1First-year deadlinesYour first return, the audit and the ATO levy
  2. 2Property rules you can't breakWho can live in it, rent it or sell it to the fund
  3. 3Rent, expenses and cash flowWhich bank account pays for what
  4. 4The SMSF loan and bare trustRepairs versus improvements
  5. 5Contributions and rolloversCaps, payday super and insurance you may lose
  6. 6Tax inside your SMSF15%, 10%, and when it jumps to 45%
  7. 7Keep up with the paperworkTrustee declarations, minutes and the investment strategy
  8. 8Your first auditWhat the auditor will ask for
  9. 9Responsibilities and supportWhat's yours as trustee, and who can help
  10. 10Surviving your first yearAn 8-step plan and questions to ask your accountant
Ruby He, CPA
About Ruby

Hi, I'm Ruby. I'm a CPA with 20 years in accounting, and my team has set up more than 300 SMSFs. Every day I talk to people who've just bought property in their super fund and aren't sure what comes next. That's why I wrote this handbook.

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General information only, not personal financial or tax advice. Real Accounting is a registered tax agent (26262739) and a CPA practice. Real Accounting and Ruby He do not hold an Australian financial services licence or credit licence.

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