In this podcast with the SMSFAdviser Show, Daniel Butler, Director of DBA Lawyers, provides tips and insights on guiding SMSF clients through the ATO’s early engagement and voluntary disclosure service.
With contraventions on the rise, big penalties that can be imposed and the ATO undertaking more reviews, Dan explains the types of circumstances where SMSF clients may want to use the ATO’s voluntary disclosure service.
Dan also discusses what SMSF clients need to do to prepare when making a voluntary disclosure and how the ATO may respond.
He further explains the kinds of proposals that might be included in a voluntary disclosure including an enforceable undertaking and advises SMSF professionals on the importance of warning clients on the potential consequences including penalties and the fund being rendered non-compliant.
Naturally, DBA Lawyers is available to represent SMSF trustees, prepare and lodge disclosures and be the key contact with the ATO in these matters.
Related articles
Related articles and links below:
- SMSFs and voluntary disclosure to the ATO
- The best time for an SMSF to make a voluntary disclosure to the ATO is now
- PS LA 2020/3 — how the ATO applies administrative penalties on SMSF trustees/directors
- ATO Compliance action penalties for SMSFS
- A new Federal Court case on civil penalties
- ATO disqualifies an increasing number of SMSF trustees with adverse consequences
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This article is for general information only and should not be relied upon without first seeking advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Note: DBA Lawyers presents monthly online SMSF training. For more details or to register, visit www.dbanetwork.com.au or call 03 9092 9400.
For more information regarding how DBA Lawyers can assist in your SMSF practice, visit www.dbalawyers.com.au.
By Daniel Butler, Director ([email protected]) of DBA Lawyers.
DBA LAWYERS
17 November 2022
