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Self-Managed Super Funds

SMSF Accounting, Tax & Compliance Services for Trustees

Complete Self-Managed Super Fund setup, accounting, tax returns, and compliance support. Our CPA accountants and registered tax agents help you manage your SMSF with confidence while ensuring full compliance with Australian superannuation laws.

What's Included

Managing a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) comes with important responsibilities. There are strict ATO rules, reporting requirements, and deadlines that must be followed.

Our SMSF accountants take care of the accounting, tax, and compliance work for you—so your fund stays compliant and runs smoothly, while you focus on growing your retirement savings.

SMSF Establishment & Setup

We assist with the complete SMSF setup process, including SMSF corporate trustee, guidance on fund structure, coordination of trust deed preparation through qualified providers, ATO registration, TFN and ABN applications, and ensuring your SMSF is established correctly and compliant from the start.

Annual Financial Statements

We prepare accurate SMSF financial statements each year, including member balances, investment reporting, and compliance with Australian superannuation regulations.

SMSF Tax Returns

Our registered tax agents handle the preparation and lodgement of SMSF annual returns, ensuring accurate tax calculations, reporting of contributions and pensions, and full ATO compliance.

Independent Audit Coordination

We manage the SMSF audit process by coordinating with independent approved auditors, preparing required documentation, and ensuring a smooth and compliant audit outcome.

Investment Strategy Review

We assist in reviewing and documenting your SMSF investment strategy to ensure it aligns with ATO requirements and supports your fund’s financial objectives.

Pension Administration

We provide SMSF pension administration services, including setup and ongoing management of account-based and transition to retirement pensions, ensuring compliance with minimum pension and reporting requirements.

Your Retirement Deserves Expert SMSF Support

Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) offer greater control, flexibility, and tax advantages—but only when managed correctly. Our CPA accountants and registered tax agents provide expert SMSF accounting, tax, and compliance services to help you maintain a compliant and well-managed super fund. Gain the confidence of knowing your retirement savings are structured, reported, and managed the right way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 How can I set up an SMSF?

To set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you typically follow these steps:

  • Decide on the trustee structure: up to six individual members/trustees or a corporate trustee.
  • Prepare and execute a trust deed for the fund.
  • Register the fund with the ATO, obtain an ABN/TFN and register for GST if required.
  • Set up a dedicated bank account.
  • Obtain an electronic service address for Super Stream contributions.
  • Document an investment strategy, roll over existing super, and commence operations.

Smart Digits can guide you through every step — from the initial strategy meeting through to registrations and ongoing compliance.

In Melbourne, you’ll find specialist SMSF accountants and advisers who focus on the setup, tax, audit and compliance of self-managed super funds. Smart Digits is one such firm: based in Melbourne, with a strong local presence, we act as your SMSF accountant and adviser — managing the accounting, tax returns, audits and ongoing advice. If you’d like, we can also provide a list of other reputable SMSF accountants in Melbourne along with key comparison criteria.

Yes — an SMSF can invest in shares, managed funds or property, but must comply with rules such as the “sole purpose test” (fund exists for retirement benefits) and must avoid non-arm’s-length transactions or acquiring assets from related parties.

As a trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) you must act honestly, with care and diligence; keep the fund’s assets separate from personal or business assets; prepare and review an investment strategy; maintain all required records; and ensure the fund remains compliant with superannuation and tax laws.