# smsf (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover smsf. Page: Feed: --- ## [Compensation reforms include SMSF levy](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/cslr-reforms-include-smsf-levy/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ SMSFs will be captured by the special levy model used to fund the CSLR but will only be required to pay a nominal amount. ## [CSLR ‘but for’ loss removal welcomed](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/cslr-but-for-loss-removal-welcomed/) _2026-08-20 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ Industry associations are broadly pleased compensation from the CSLR will be applied to actual rather than hypothetical losses. ## [Bendel case implications noted](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/bendel-case-implications-noted/) _2026-08-20 · Darin Tyson-Chan · SMS Magazine_ The SMSF Association has pointed out to the ATO the potential repercussions the Bendel case decision might have for the sector. ## [Blended funds cloud recontribution plans](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/20/blended-funds-cloud-recontribution-plans/) _2026-08-20 · Darin Tyson-Chan · SMS Magazine_ Withdrawal and recontribution strategies as a Division 296 management approach need careful consideration with blended family SMSFs. ## [SMSF consumer protections welcomed](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/smsf-consumer-protections-welcomed/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ Changes to protect SMSF trustees and not saddle the sector with further costs or compliance have been welcomed by the SMSF Association. ## [Govt announces new fund safeguards](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/govt-announces-new-fund-safeguards/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ The establishment of new SMSFs will require greater disclosure by trustees of their obligations, plans and advice fees. ## [Commercial property now more attractive](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/commercial-property-now-more-attractive/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ Using gearing arrangements to invest in commercial real estate has increased among SMSFs since the change in the LRBA rules. ## [Court overturns ART tax agent decision](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/19/court-overturns-art-tax-agent-decision/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ The Administrative Review Tribunal will review the banning of a tax agent who didn’t meet his SMSF’s tax obligations after its initial ruling was overturned. ## [Unique situations need specific records](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/18/unique-situations-need-specific-records/) _2026-08-18 · Darin Tyson-Chan · SMS Magazine_ Trustees using a specific approach to income allocation among members are unlikely to be able to rely on generic documentation to record the action. ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ujdW81CmYd7n) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Property usage must be clear](https://smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026/08/18/property-usage-must-be-clear/) _2026-08-18 · Jason Spits · SMS Magazine_ The shift to limit LRBAs to business real property means current and future investors must understand the correct use of those assets.