As the dust settles on the new Regulations introduced from 7 December 2024, a significant technical challenge is emerging for advisers and SMSF trustees concerning the proposed Division 296 tax measure, especially where members hold complying income streams, such as lifetime or life-expectancy pensions, within their SMSFs. With many trustees considering commuting their legacy pensions under the new Regulations this magnifies the importance of understanding how these legacy pensions are treated for total superannuation balance (TSB) purposes in the Division 296 calculations....