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    Last modified: 15 May 2024
  
        Winding up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
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		When should I wind up my SMSF? | 
		3 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Have a plan for when to wind up your SMSF | 
		2 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Prepare an exit plan | 
		2 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		How to wind up an SMSF | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Check your trust deed | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Get written agreement | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Sell or dispose of your fund’s assets | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Finalise outstanding tax and compliance obligations | 
		3 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Pay outstanding expenses and tax liabilities | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Calculate and distribute member benefits | 
		5 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Complete a final audit | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Lodge your final SMSF annual return (SAR) | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Notify third parties | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Close your SMSF bank account | 
		1 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Keeping SMSF records | 
		2 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Consider professional advice | 
		2 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
		Help and more information | 
		3 mins | |||||||||||||||||||||||
    
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		Course feedback | 
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