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2019
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Latest news
2019
September updates
Important reminders of your reporting obligations
26 September 2019
We are reminding funds of important reporting obligations.
More visibility of super online
25 September 2019
We're improving the way you and your members can see super information online.
Unclaimed super money webinar recording available
25 September 2019
Recording and transcript now available for unclaimed money, lost member and inactive low-balance account reporting obligations webinar held Wednesday 14 August 2019.
We want to hear from super fund employees
18 September 2019
We're seeking feedback on how we can improve our service by asking you to complete a brief survey, open till 2 October 2019.
Super processing schedules: October – November 2019
13 September 2019
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for October and November 2019.
Superannuation - a system in transition
12 September 2019
Senior ATO executives spoke on 'Superannuation: a system in transition' at the recent Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia National Policy Roadshow. Read what they had to say.
Successor fund transfer reporting protocol changes
4 September 2019
Feedback is sought in relation to changes on the successor fund transfer reporting protocol.
August updates
Use the Business Portal to reconcile your accounts
28 August 2019
Information on using the business portal to reconcile accounts.
Unclaimed Superannuation Money Protocol review
16 August 2019
Feedback is sought on our proposed changes to the Unclaimed
Super Money protocol, consultation period closes on 13 September 2019.
Updates on APRA fund guidance
09 August 2019
Updates on APRA fund guidance and consultation.
Five grounds for compassionate release of super
06 August 2019
Find out the eligibility criteria and how to apply for compassionate release of super.
July updates
Webinar: Unclaimed money, lost member and inactive low-balance account reporting obligations
25 July 2019
Register
now for an upcoming webinar on the reporting obligations for
APRA-regulated funds under the Superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost
Members) Act 1999 (SUMLMA).
Older Australians are downsizing their homes and building their super
19 July 2019
Older Australians choosing to sell their home and downsize or move from homes that no longer meet their needs, can contribute proceeds, of up to $300,000, from the sale into super.
ATO confident that funds are continuing to meet their member reporting obligations
18 July 2019
Our annual large super fund industry report summarising the outcomes from the 2018 risk differentiation framework (RDF) show funds are continuing to meet their obligations.
Need to know...
18 July 2019
Our senior staff speak regularly at superannuation industry conferences and events and this article promotes where speeches are saved and to share their insights with our readers.
Tax time message for recipients of defined benefit income streams
9 July 2019
Members with capped defined benefit income streams may have additional tax liabilities.
Super processing schedules: August and September 2019
1 July 2019
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for August and September 2019.
June updates
Updated consultation arrangements
28 June 2019
We've reviewed our consultation arrangements and have a revised approach to co-design groups.
Expressions of interest for APRA Fund consultation groups
21 June 2019
A summary of ATO online services and functionality improvements deployed in June 2019.
Super online services - June deployment update
21 June 2019
A summary of ATO online services and functionality improvements deployed in June 2019.
Help your members get it right - personal super contributions deduction
18 June 2019
We've updated our website to help your members understand what they need to do if they claim a personal super contribution deduction.
Protecting your super - updated inactive low-balance accounts documents now available
13 June 2019
New information is now available about the protecting your super package.
May updates
Fund reporting protocol introduction chapter
30 May 2019
The fund reporting protocol introduction chapter on ato.gov.au has been updated to include more information.
Super processing schedules: June - July 2019
22 May 2019
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for June and July 2019.
Helping Indigenous Australians reunite with their super
21 May 2019
Reconciliation week is 27 May - 3 June. Find out what we're doing to help Indigenous Australians reunite with their lost and unclaimed super.
April updates
Super processing schedules: April - May 2019
24 April 2019
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for April and May 2019.
Protecting your super package
23 April 2019
New law introduced to protect individuals' retirement savings and key dates relating to this law.
Single Touch Payroll for small employers
17 April 2019
Single touch payroll has been extended to all employers. Find out what this means for your members.
Lost member register protocol changes
16 April 2019
Feedback is sought in relation to changes on the lost member register protocol.
Super changes protecting employees' entitlements
10 April 2019
New measures have been legislated and a free online education course is available.
Update on 2018 risk differentiation framework process and redesign
3 April 2019
The 2018 tailored diagnostic reports should be delivered to funds by the end of April. We will support you through some changes.
Everyone is a stakeholder in what we do
2 April 2019
Superannuation Commissioner James O'Halloran recently spoke at the AIST trustees conference about regulating reporting and transparency.
March updates
The consequences of illegal early access to super
26 March 2019
Illegal early access to super can have serious consequences. Make sure your members understand when they can legally access their super.
System availability report and targets
26 March 2019
We’ve developed service availability targets for six of our externally facing key IT systems that we will publicly report on regularly.
Impact on funds due to recent law changes
22 March 2019
Helping funds understand the changes contained in the recently passed Treasury laws.
Reminder: Come see us at the AIST conference 13 - 15 March
12 March 2019
The ATO is hosting a booth at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) conference of major superannuation funds (CMSF) from 13 to 15 March 2019 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
February updates
Using your own release authority can cause delays
27 February 2019
To avoid processing delays with release authorities, super funds should use our release authority form.
Handy tips for completing FHSS release authorities
22 February 2019
These handy tips will help ensure a smooth process for funds and members.
Super processing schedules: February - March 2019
22 February 2019
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for February and March 2019.
Streamlined assurance reviews for large APRA-regulated super funds
22 February 2019
As part of our Top 1000 Tax Performance Program we have started streamlined assurance reviews of APRA-regulated super funds.
January updates
Common fund enquiries - December 2018
25 January 2019
This information will help large super funds find answers on our website, including links to related material on early release of super on compassionate grounds.
ASFA 2018 conference recap
21 January 2019
A recap of the recent AFSA conference held in 2018.
Member account reporting and validation protocol changes
17 January 2019
Feedback is sought in relation to changes on the Member account reporting and validation protocol. Consultation closes 8 February 2019.
Transfer balance cap: Commissioner's commutation authorities webinar
08 January 2019
Details about Transfer balance cap: Commissioner's commutation authorities webinar being held on Thursday 7 February 2019.
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