 Daniel Butler Director, DBA Lawyers
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  CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018 On 24 May 2018, the Government announced a 12 month superannuation guarantee (SG) amnesty that proposes to give employers an opportunity to rectify past SG non-compliance without penalty. Read more CHRISTIAN PAKPAHAN , DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2018 The Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure On Housing Affordability Measures No. 1) Act 2017 (Cth), which introduces downsizer contributions and the First Home Super Saver Scheme, received royal assent on 13 December 2017. This article discusses ... Read more DANIEL BUTLER | FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016 The proposed $1.6 million superannuation balance cap will, if introduced, result in substantial changes from 1 July 2017 and is likely to generate significantly more tax on the payment of death benefits. DBA Lawyers' director Daniel Butler provides ... Read more |
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