ATO sounds warning to super funds with ‘collectables’
The ATO is warning trustees of SMSFs who hold investments in collectables* or personal-use assets*, acquired before 1 July 2011, that time is running out for those items to be transferred out of the fund under the old rules.
Editor (*): Basically, collectables and personal use assets are things like artworks, jewellery, vehicles, boats and wine. Investments in such items must be made for genuine retirement purposes, not to provide any present-day benefit.
From 1 July 2011, investments in collectables and personal-use assets must have a qualified independent valuation if they are transferred to a related party.
However, items acquired before 1 July 2011 can be transferred to a related party, without a qualified independent valuation, provided the transfer takes place before 1 July 2016, and the transaction is made on an arm’s length basis.
Editor: Again, if any client wishes to take advantage of this window, they should contact us very soon.
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