Time for action: safe harbour guidelines issued by the ATO for related party LRBA loans
On 6 April 2016, the ATO issued Practical Compliance Guidelines PCG 2016/5 Income tax - arm's length terms for Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements established by self managed superannuation funds (Guideline)
New Requirements for Sale or Lease of Property with a Swimming Pool or Spa in NSW
Sale
From 29 April 2016, a vendor selling a property in NSW with a swimming pool or spa pool must include one of the following in the Contract of Sale:
- A valid swimming pool certificate of compliance; or
- A valid occupation certificate issued under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) that is less than three years old and authorises the use of the swimming pool; or
- A valid swimming pool certificate of non-compliance.