Q and A: The new franking rules

Michael Parker CTA

Michael Parker, CTA, is a Partner in the taxation section of Hall & Wilcox Lawyers. His practice focuses on tax disputes, capital gains tax, business sales and acquisitions and restructuring. Michael has extensive experience handling disputes concerning the Small Business CGT Concessions, having acted for the taxpayers in White v FCT [2009] FCA 880, White v FCT [2012] FCA 109 and Altnot v FCT [2013] AATA 140, among other cases. Michael regularly consults to the Board of Taxation and Treasury including in respect of the small business CGT Concessions. He is a regular presenter for The Tax Institute. - Current at 20 June 2014

Simon Tisher CTA

Simon was admitted to practice in April 1998 and signed the Bar Roll in May 2003. His main areas of practice are taxation and commercial litigation. Simon has over 10 years experience providing taxation advice to small and mid-tier businesses and individuals. Particular areas of expertise include capital gains tax, sales of business, trusts, asset protection, director penalty notices, deceased estates, superannuation, stamp duty and land tax. He also has experience with taxation audits and taxation litigation. Since coming to the Bar, Simon has acted for both the ATO and private taxpayers. He has been briefed to appear or advise with Senior Counsel on numerous occasions. - Current at 14 January 2015