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Finalised ATO Ruling on Non-Arm’s Length Expenditure
Webinar

Webinar

2:00 pm

27 October 2025

Webinar

Session Description
This session is available on demand. 
Moderators
Session Program
This training is recommended for accountants, administrators, advisers and auditors working with SMSFs. It is assumed that attendees will have an understanding of the non-arm’s length income (NALI) rules. 

This webinar will unpack the finalised ATO ruling on non-arm’s length expenditure (LCR 2021/2), examining whether the ATO’s final position alters the outcome or approach previously understood by the SMSF industry. We’ll revisit the key concepts, including the impact on contributions (TR 2010/1), highlight what’s changed (if anything), and provide practical guidance on what SMSF trustees and accountants now need to watch for, including how to identify non-arm’s length expenditure issues and what steps to take to ensure ongoing compliance under the new rules.

On completion, participants will be able to: 
- Understand the main features and implications of the finalised ATO ruling on non-arm’s length expenditure (LCR 2021/2). 
- Recognise how the ruling affects the identification and management of non-arm’s length expenditure in SMSFs.
- Develop practical skills to spot and address NALE risks in SMSF operations.
- Advise trustees and clients on compliance steps and record-keeping under the new rules.