SMSFAR: General

SIS Levy
Question: I am doing the tax return for a new self managed super fund, as it's the first year, they should not have to pay the SIS levy but its showing ...
Thu, 30 Jan, 2025 at 1:26 PM
How to lodge a "Nil" SMSF?
Question: I need to prepare NIL lodgement for SMSF Answer: Nil lodgments are only available for wound up funds Learn more from the ATO here.  If this is t...
Thu, 30 Jan, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Label 8: SMSF/Superfund Tax Rate
The normal tax rate for a complying super fund is 15% on earnings. This rate applies to income earned by the super fund, including contributions, interest, ...
Mon, 6 Oct, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Tax Return Preparation for Fully Pensioned Superfunds: ECPI Considerations
When preparing a tax return for a fully pensioned Superfund, Exempt Current Pension Income (ECPI) plays a key role. ECPI ensures that income used to support...
Thu, 20 Mar, 2025 at 12:47 PM
How to activate "Supervisory levy adjustment for new funds" in SMSFAR?
Go to page 1 (Superfund tab) and select Yes in the line item question "Is this the first required return for a newly registered SMSF?". After doin...
Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 9:15 AM
How to Prepare a Nil SMSF Annual Return with Preliminary Expenses Paid by a Member
This guide explains the process for lodging a Nil SMSF Annual Return (SMSFAR) when your Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) has had no income or transactions, ex...
Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 7:59 AM
E1: Complying fund’s franking credits tax offset
Illustration: Enter franking credits at label E1 in an SMSF return with no assessable income. The SMSF pays an exempt income pension and there is no assessa...
Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 7:54 AM
CMN.ATO.SMSFAR.437129
Prompt: CMN.ATO.SMSFAR.437129 - Borrowing for LRBA more than zero must be supplied.  Guidance:  The error is because, there is a value in item 15B Asset...
Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 12:34 PM