23 September 2024
In this episode, we’re unpacking the arm’s length rules by examining their significance in the SMSF world and their effect on compliance. Mary Simmons, Head of Technical at the SMSF Association, joins Shelley to provide her expert guidance as they discuss the arm’s length aspects of:
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CONTENTS:
02:56 Understanding Arm’s Length Rules
03:24 Section 109 Explained
08:38 Real Bargaining and Arm’s Length Transactions
11:00 Practical Examples and ATO Guidelines
21:02 Loans and Related Party Transactions
35:59 Documentation and Compliance Tips
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