Basic checklist with taxation related information for Superannuation Fund tax return
The list below summarises essential taxation information required for a Superannuation Fund tax lodgment. You should prepare the relevant substantiation documents (preferably in advance of your first appointment with us) and bring them along with you in order to allow our tax agents to quickly estimate the tax claim and lodge the superfund tax return with the ATO.
It is advisable to print out and fill-in the table below, to make sure you did not omit to provide any tax or accounting related documents that may be required for the superannuation fund tax lodgement. You can fax or email this straight to us, or if you prefer you can bring it with you at the time of your appointment.
2009 Superannuation Fund Tax Return Checklist
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| Relevant Information |
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Bank Statements
| Bank statements for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 |
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| Details of all deposits and withdrawals |
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| Chequebooks butts and deposit books |
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Investments
| Copies of annual tax statements for investments in forestry managed schemes |
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| Copies of any off-market transfer forms for in-specie contributions |
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| Copies of confirmation of purchase in forestry managed investment schemes |
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| Copies of confirmation of units purchased in managed funds |
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| Copies of contract notes and settlement statements for any shares purchased |
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| Copies of distribution statement from trust |
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| Copies of maturity notices for term deposits |
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| Copies of sell notes and settlement statements for shares sold (include original contract notes if possible) |
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| Copies of sell notes for units in managed funds sold (include original purchase notes if possible) |
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| Details of any investments acquired from members or their associates during the income year |
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| Details of any other investment assets purchased and sold |
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| Details of investment in related parties, including any outstanding distributions to be received |
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| Managed funds distribution statements, annual tax statements and capital gains statements |
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| Dividend statements |
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| Statements of returns of capital (from shares) |
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| Details of any other income, such as rental income |
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Contributions Received
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Records of all employer contributions (including salary sacrifice contributions)
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Records of any un-deducted personal contributions
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Records of any contributions where no TFN was quoted
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Written notices from members stating intention to claim deductions for their personal contributions
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Acknowledgement notices by trustee to members confirming receipt of notices for personal contributions
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Rollovers
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Details of rollovers into the fund
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Insurance Policies
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Copies of annual life insurance statements provided for members
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Benefits Paid
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Copies of any lump sum benefits paid to members
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Details of pensions paid to members, including copies of PAYG summaries, if applicable
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Other Information
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Auditor’s report for the previous financial year and record of audit fees
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| Copies of Instalment Activity Statements and/or Business Activity Statements lodged for the income year |
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| Copies of minutes of meetings |
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| Copies of trustee declarations for any new trustees, or directors of corporate trustees |
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| Copy of investment strategy |
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| Record of all members as at 30 June 2009 |
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| If you have any doubt about any income or expenses you've received or incurred, bring the relevant documents with you |
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| Any other information that you think is relevant. |
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