Vintage/veteran/muscle cars are considered collectibles and personal use assets.
It’s important to know that when it comes to your SMSF, collectibles and personal use assets can’t be:
- leased to, or part of a lease arrangement with, a related party
- used by a related party
- stored or displayed in the home of a related party
- the investment must comply with all other relevant investment restrictions
- the decision on where the item is stored must be documented (for example, in the minutes of a meeting of trustees) and the written record kept
- the item must be insured in the fund's name within seven days of the fund acquiring it
- if the item is transferred to a related party, this must be at market price as determined by a qualified, independent valuer
The ATO’s interpretation of these rules is very strict. Storage of a car is not permitted to be at the residence of a member of the SMSF or used or even maintained by them or a related party.
Related parties are:
- a spouse
- a child and adopted child and their spouse
- another member of the fund and their spouse
- a standard employer-sponsor of the fund
- a parent
- a grandparent
- a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, and their spouses
More information on collectables and personal-use assets can be found on the ATO website
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