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February 2026 SMSF newsletter

Choosing an SMSF service provider
Most SMSFs will need to outsource some of their financial, legal and administrative tasks to professionals, so it’s important to know what to look for and what to avoid. Read more.
Choosing an SMSF service provider
Most SMSFs will need to outsource some of their financial, legal and administrative tasks to professionals, so it’s important to know what to look for and what to avoid. Read more.
Is an SMSF right for you?
Running your own super fund can offer greater control and flexibility than other types of fund, but they’re not for everyone. Read more.
Is an SMSF right for you?
Running your own super fund can offer greater control and flexibility than other types of fund, but they’re not for everyone. Read more.
SMSF loans: What are the SMSF borrowing rules?
The ability to borrow to invest gives SMSF trustees additional flexibility when choosing investment assets, but it’s not open slather. Strict rules apply. Read more.
SMSF loans: What are the SMSF borrowing rules?
The ability to borrow to invest gives SMSF trustees additional flexibility when choosing investment assets, but it’s not open slather. Strict rules apply. Read more.
SMSFs structures: Corporate or individual trustee?
Individual or corporate trustee. Which structure is more appropriate for you and do you know the advantages and disadvantages of each? Read more.
SMSFs structures: Corporate or individual trustee?
Individual or corporate trustee. Which structure is more appropriate for you and do you know the advantages and disadvantages of each? Read more.
What you need to know about six-member SMSFs
Take up of 6-member funds is small but growing due to the unique opportunities they can offer. Read more.
What you need to know about six-member SMSFs
Take up of 6-member funds is small but growing due to the unique opportunities they can offer. Read more.

Superannuation considerations for couples: How to get the best outcome for your family

Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11:00 am AEST

This webinar will highlight some of the simple, yet effective ways that spouses can optimise their combined superannuation balances.

We will show you how you can legally access your combined retirement savings earlier, ways to obtain ongoing tax benefits in your retirement and what you can do to manage upcoming legislative changes to the superannuation rules.

During this 1 hour webinar, the SuperGuide team will not only identify these issues, but we will show you how to implement them effectively.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Watch our previous webinar, Super strategies for 2026.

Q: I am aware that SMSFs are allowed to own certain collectable style assets like artwork and motor vehicles. 

We have a valuable piece of artwork that we want to transfer into (sell) our SMSF, that we have only very recently set up. 

Our personal Accountant (non-SMSF advisor) said that this is not allowed; that my SMSF is not allowed to buy these types of assets from members.

Can I instead sell the asset to a friend; someone unrelated to my SMSF and then have my SMSF acquire the asset from them?

See Garth’s video answer here.

February 28

SMSF annual return (SAR): You need to lodge your SMSF annual return by this date if you self-prepare and lodge your SMSF annual return yourself.

Also, if you are a newly registered SMSF and using a tax agent, you need to lodge by this date, unless you were advised of a 31 October date at registration. This is also the payment due date for these funds.

GST lodgement: If your fund is registered for GST, which is becoming more common but not required for most SMSFs, and your GST turnover is more than $75,000, you will need to lodge your quarterly BAS by this day.

This would be most common for SMSFs that own commercial property and collect rent from that property. Rent received on residential property would not usually be subject to GST.

Where you employ a tax agent to help with these SMSF lodgements, check with them first, as your SMSF may have adjusted lodgement deadlines.

Important: All information on SuperGuide is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether any information on SuperGuide is appropriate to you before acting on it. If SuperGuide refers to a financial product you should obtain the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) or seek personal financial advice before making any investment decisions.

Superguide Pty Ltd ATF Superguide Unit Trust as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Independent Financial Advisers Australia, AFSL 464629.