 William Fettes Senior Associate, DBA Lawyers
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 ALLISON MURPHY , WILLIAM FETTES | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019 The limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) lending market has undergone a significant shift in recent years, with most first-tier bank lenders withdrawing their LRBA offerings for purchasers of residential property. As a result, several smaller ... Read more  KIMBERLEY NOAH , WILLIAM FETTES | FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019 The $1.6 million transfer balance cap (TBC) imposes a limit on the total amount that a fund member can transfer into an exempt (retirement phase) pension. 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  BRYCE FIGOT , WILLIAM FETTES | THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2015 A new Federal Court case underscores the continuing relevance of pecuniary penalties under the civil penalties regime to the Australian Tax Office's (ATO) enforcement toolkit. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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