The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has a role in ensuring Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) comply with the Superannuation Industry Supervision (SIS) Act and regulations. This presentation looks at the ATO’s compliance activities, including areas it is currently targeting and common problems which can arise from these audits. In particular the following are discussed:
- the ATO’s compliance program
- ATO focus areas
- common problem areas
- trends
- working with industry and professionals.