Question 1

What are typical SMSF administration fees in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Annual SMSF administration fees in Australia generally range from around $1,000 to over $3,000 depending on whether the fee is fixed or balance-based, and whether the audit is included. easySMSF charges a fixed monthly fee that includes the independent audit — see the pricing page for current rates.

Question 2

Are SMSF administration fees tax deductible?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ongoing administration, accounting, audit and tax fees relating to the running of the SMSF are generally deductible to the fund itself, reducing the fund's taxable income.

Question 3

Why are some SMSF admin fees percentage-based?

Accepted Answer

Some providers charge a percentage of the fund balance. As your balance grows, those fees grow too — even though the work doesn't really change. easySMSF charges a flat fixed fee instead, so the cost stays predictable as your super grows.

Question 4

Is the SMSF audit included in the administration fee?

Accepted Answer

At easySMSF, yes — coordination with an independent ASIC-registered SMSF auditor and the audit fee itself are included in the annual administration fee. No separate audit invoice.

Question 5

What's the difference between admin fees and the ATO supervisory levy?

Accepted Answer

Admin fees are what your administrator (e.g. easySMSF) charges to run the fund. The ATO supervisory levy is a separate annual government charge of $259 paid via the SMSF Annual Return.

SMSF administration fees, explained simply.

Fixed monthly fee

Independent audit included

No surprise charges

What annual SMSF administration covers

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