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 DANIEL BUTLER , SHAUN BACKHAUS | FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025 Div 296 may impact gains outside of super being subject to an unrealised tax in future years, if the government is successful in taxing unrealised gains in superannuation funds. Read more DANIEL BUTLER , WILLIAM FETTES , CASSANDRA HURLEY | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025 There can be significant advantages to making a voluntary disclosure including the potential to rectify and minimise penalties and other adverse consequences. Read more WILLIAM FETTES , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2024 Instead of starting from the position that automatically reversionary pensions are always or usually the preferred option, advisers should be aware of the potential advantages and disadvantages that can arise in different circumstances, including in ... Read more  DANIEL BUTLER , WILLIAM FETTES | THURSDAY, 14 APR 2022 This paper examines key considerations that arise for SMSF members seeking to formulate a robust succession plan in relation to their SMSF benefits. Read more DANIEL BUTLER , BRYCE FIGOT | MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020 There is a little known rule that can have huge implications for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), particularly when it comes to reversionary pensions. This paper provides the crucial 'must know' details. Read more  BRYCE FIGOT , DANIEL BUTLER | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020 SMSFs that own property are facing the prospect of tenants falling behind in their rent payments and their other obligations under the lease due to the economic stress arising from COVID-19. Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019 We compare the option of a director nominating an alternate director in contrast to nominating a successor director in a self-managed superannuation fund ('SMSF') context to determine which is better. In the first section, we will explore the role of ... Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019 This article covers the main ways a person becomes a disqualified person, the consequences of disqualification and the options available to those who are disqualified. (We refer to a trustee in this article as covering both individual trustees of an ... Read more JOSEPH CHEUNG , DANIEL BUTLER | THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2018 The new law pertaining to 'ipso facto' clauses came into operation on 1 July 2018. This article highlights the relevance of the new law for SMSFs. Note that the law in this area is complex and a detailed and careful analysis is required to properly ... Read more DANIEL BUTLER , WILLIAM FETTES | FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018 A recent unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court represents a major win for SMSFs and taxpayers on the topic of the sole purpose test. This decision overturns the primary judge's decision at first instance in Aussiegolfa Pty Ltd v Commissioner ... Read more |
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