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2019
March updates
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
Super insight
27 February 2019
Deputy Commissioner James O’Halloran kicks off 2019 sharing his perspective on the work we do together, and reflects on our role into the future.
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.
2018
November updates
Employers not paying super? Talk to us
30 November 2018
If a super fund has reason to believe an employer is not meeting their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations they can report this to the ATO after
first contacting the employer.
Super processing schedules: Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
28 November 2018
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for December 2018 and January 2019.
Lost super campaign
28 November 2018
Information about our targeted digital advertising campaign on lost and unclaimed super.
We want to hear from super fund employees
27 November 2018
The ATO is seeking input from Superannuation industry employees on how they interact with our products and services.
Improving our superannuation web content
27 November 2018
Informing funds about changes we're making to our web content to help improve
the audience experience.
Super housing measures update
26 November 2018
First home super saver scheme guidance
note GN 2018/1 and Law Companion Ruling LCR 2018/5 have been published along
with the Downsizer contribution guidance note GN 2018/2 and Law Companion
Ruling LCR 2018/9 to help people work out how the scheme applies to them.
Common fund enquiries in October
22 November 2018
This
information will help large funds find answers on our website regarding
lost members, including links to related material on member information.
Tips for completing USM adjustment templates
12 November 2018
These tips will help you complete and lodge USM adjustment templates correctly so we can process your request without delay.
Chat with us at the ASFA conference
9 November 2018
The ASFA conference is being held 14 to 16 November 2018 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Come and see us at our booth on 14 and 15 November.
October updates
Publishing error - Member account reporting and validation protocol
31 October 2018
Informing funds of a publishing error with the Member account reporting and validation protocol chapter.
November and December 2018: Super remittance and recovery processing schedule
16 October 2018
The ATO super processing schedules for November and December 2018 are outlined here.
Common fund enquiries in September
4 October 2018
The following information will help large super funds find answers on our website, including links to related material on transfer balance reporting.
September updates
Fact sheets available for super housing measures
25 September 2018
Fact sheets are now available for the First home super saver (FHSS) scheme and Contributing the proceeds of downsizing into superannuation measure.
Scheduled ATO systems upgrade
24 September 2018
Over the next few weeks ATO systems will undergo a scheduled system upgrade where individuals will not be issued with determinations and large super funds may receive an increase in enquiries.
October and November 2018: remittance and recovery processing schedule
21 September 2018
The ATO super processing schedules for October and November 2018 are outlined here.
MAAS & MATS Business Implementation Guides updates
7 September 2018
Updates have been made to the MAAS & MATS Business Implementation Guides.
August updates
Single Touch Payroll reporting off to a positive start
23 August 2018
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is off to a positive start, with thousands of employers transitioning to real-time reporting in the first month. Read about what Assistant Commissioner John Shepherd discussed at the Superannuation Engagement Forum, and access the STP recording.
Common fund enquiries in August
23 August 2018
The following information can assist large super funds to find answers on the ATO website, including links to related material on MAAS and MATS.
Funds can accept downsizer contributions
22 August 2018
Funds are able to accept downsizer contributions from your members now, even though you may not be able to report them to us yet.
Law Companion Ruling for the FHSS scheme
17 August 2018
Law Companion Ruling (LCR) 2018/5 First home super saver scheme has been published. It provides guidance on the operation of the scheme, and helps individuals and their advisers to determine eligibility requirements and obligations under the scheme.
Joining forces with funds to reduce SG non-payment
17 August 2018
We want to work together with large super funds to prevent, and improve the detection of, super guarantee (SG) non-payment.
Are you across the 2016 and 2017 Super reforms?
17 August 2018
Find out more about what the 2016/2017 super reforms mean for large super funds.
August and September 2018: Super remittance and recovery processing schedule
9 August 2018
The ATO super processing schedules for August and September 2018 are outlined in this article.
Funds meeting their obligations
8 August 2018
The ATO has published our annual large super fund industry report summarising the outcomes from the 2017 Risk Differentiation Framework (RDF) showing funds are meeting their obligations.
Collaboration key to success
6 August 2018
At the first Superannuation Engagement Industry Forum for 2018, ATO Deputy Commissioner of Superannuation James O'Halloran presented the key note address to recognise achievements from collaboration, focus, and a joint commitment across industry and from the ATO.
Assuring our IT systems
1 August 2018
Matt Hay, ATO Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Capabilities, recently discussed the work we are doing to improve the performance of our SBR2 platform at the Superannuation Industry Engagement forum.
Funds role in SuperStream - delivering event based reporting success
1 August 2018
At the Superannuation Engagement Forum, Jason Lucchese spoke about our move to event-based reporting and the collaboration of ourselves and industry in the transformation process.
July updates
Section 20C notices (former temporary resident)
26 July 2018
The ATO will soon issue Section 20C notices for the period 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018, with a due date of 31 October 2018.
Illegal early release of super
16 July 2018
We issued a media release warning the public about a recent scam where promoters are encouraging people to illegally access their super early. It's important to remind your members that if they're approached by a promoter, they should seek advice from a professional advisor or check with us.
Release authority streamlining update
11 July 2018
From July 1 2018, there are changes to the approach to releasing amounts, a temporary timeframe extension for return and payment of streamlined release authorities, and updated excess concessional contributions determination (ECC) and excess non-concessional contributions determination (ENCC) instructions.
Superannuation Industry Engagement Forum recording and talkbook available
5 July 2018
The recording and talkbook is now available for the Superannuation Industry Engagement Forum held on Wednesday 27 June 2018.
June updates
2018 USM reporting changes
29 June 2018
New subject line 'Lodge USM Adjustment/Non-Lodgment Templates Advice' is now available in the Business portal for large super funds to lodge their USM templates.
CRT Service commitment review
20 June 2018
We've updated our service commitment to include recent enquiry types such as Transfer Balance Account Report (TBAR) and Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH).
June and July 2018: Super remittance and recovery processing schedule
16 June 2018
The ATO super processing schedules for June and July 2018 are outlined below. This reflects the channel the files and payments will be sent through for each specific product.
Together, we’ve reached a milestone
13 June 2018
Government and industry have delivered the SuperStream program and have achieved far more than a ‘back-office’ tidy up.
Join the Superannuation IEF live stream event in June
13 June 2018
We will live stream the Superannuation Industry Engagement Forum (IEF) on Wednesday 27 June 2018 from 10.00am–4.30pm AEST.
Final MATS Business Implementation Guide (v1.0) and MATS Transition Handbook
6 June 2018
The final MATS Business Implementation Guide (BIG) and MATS Handbook are now available.
PCG 2018/2: Propagation arrangements adopted by registrable superannuation entities released
6 June 2018
Practical Compliance Guideline PCG 2018/2: Propagation arrangements adopted by registrable super entities was recently released.
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