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Check back often. ## Charley Tarchichi ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) ### Recent Posts ### Most Recent **[Categories](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/author/charley-tarchichi/page/1#!)** - [Accounting](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/accounting) - [Business Owners](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/business-owners) - [Australian Taxation Laws](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/australian-taxation-laws) - [Financial Planning](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/financial-planning) - [Tax Planning](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/tax-planning) - [ATO](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/ato) - [Superannuation](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/superannuation) - [Professionals](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/professionals) - [Home Owners & Investors](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/home-owners-investors) - [Family Business](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/family-business) - [25/26 Financial Year](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/25-26-financial-year) - [Renewable Energy & Environment](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/renewable-energy-environment) - [Self Managed Super Funds](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/self-managed-super-funds) - [23/24 Financial Year](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/23-24-financial-year) - [Construction](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/construction) - [Trusts](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/trusts) - [24/25 Financial Year](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/24-25-financial-year) - [Case Studies](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/case-studies) - [Insurance Underwriting](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/insurance-underwriting) - [Personal Income Tax](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/personal-income-tax) - [Payroll Tax](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/payroll-tax) - [WLM News](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/wlm-news) - [22/23 Financial Year](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/22-23-financial-year) - [26/27 Financial Year](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/tag/26-27-financial-year) [![Navigating the 2026–27 business car tax thresholds](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Navigating%20the%202026%E2%80%9327%20Car%20Thresholds%20(1).png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/navigating-the-2026-27-car-thresholds) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 13 August 2026 — 4 min read ### [Navigating the 2026–27 business car tax thresholds](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/navigating-the-2026-27-car-thresholds) If you're thinking about purchasing or leasing a vehicle for your business in the new financial year, it's worth understanding the updated car thresholds that apply from 1 July 2026. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/navigating-the-2026-27-car-thresholds) [![Key 2026–27 Federal Budget tax reforms: What they mean for you](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Key%202026%E2%80%9327%20Federal%20Budget%20tax%20reforms%20What%20they%20mean%20for%20you.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/2026-27-federal-budget-tax-reforms-what-they-mean-for-you) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 15 June 2026 — 7 min read ### [Key 2026-27 Federal Budget tax reforms: What they mean for you](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/2026-27-federal-budget-tax-reforms-what-they-mean-for-you) The 2026-27 Federal Budget, released on 12 May 2026, has received more attention than most budgets in recent years. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/2026-27-federal-budget-tax-reforms-what-they-mean-for-you) [![Federal Budget 2026 - At a glance](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/A%20Wake-Up%20Call%20for%20Family%20Businesses%20on%20Fringe%20Benefits%20Tax-1.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/federal-budget-2026-at-a-glance) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 13 May 2026 — 3 min read ### [Federal Budget 2026 - At a glance](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/federal-budget-2026-at-a-glance) On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget, framing some of the more significant announcements as part of a broader plan to help young Australians access the property market. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/federal-budget-2026-at-a-glance) [![tax planning](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Minimise%20your%20business%20tax%20-%202025%20tax%20planning%20guide-2.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/eofy-tax-planning) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 03 April 2026 — 8 min read ### [EOFY Tax Planning](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/eofy-tax-planning) A comprehensive overview of end-of-year tax planning opportunities for business owners, investors, and families — drawn from WLM Accounting's EOFY webinar with Amanda Rogers and Charley Tarchichi. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/eofy-tax-planning) [![Director Penalty Notices: A Wake-Up Call for Business Owners](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Director%20Penalty%20Notices%20A%20Wake-Up%20Call%20for%20Business%20Owners.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/director-penalty-notices-a-wake-up-call-for-business-owners) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 16 March 2026 — 3 min read ### [Director Penalty Notices: A Wake-Up Call for Business Owners](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/director-penalty-notices-a-wake-up-call-for-business-owners) Running a successful business is hard work—and sometimes, despite best intentions, tax obligations slip. If the business is being operated through a company structure, then the ATO can potentially issue a Director Penalty Notice (DPN), holding.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/director-penalty-notices-a-wake-up-call-for-business-owners) [![ATO Tightens Rules on Holiday Homes](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/ATO%20Tightens%20Rules%20on%20Holiday%20Homes.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ato-tightens-rules-on-holiday-homes) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 06 February 2026 — 4 min read ### [ATO Tightens Rules on Holiday Homes](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ato-tightens-rules-on-holiday-homes) For many Australians, a holiday home does double duty. It’s a place to escape with family and friends, and during the rest of the year it’s listed on Airbnb or Stayz to help cover the costs. However, new draft guidance makes it clear that the days.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ato-tightens-rules-on-holiday-homes) [![Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Super%20on%20Payday%20Fundamental%20Changes%20for%20Employers.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/super-on-payday-fundamental-changes-for-employers) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 20 January 2026 — 3 min read ### [Payday Super: Fundamental Changes for Employers](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/super-on-payday-fundamental-changes-for-employers) If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing the payroll process — paying staff on time, managing cash flow, and staying compliant. From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/super-on-payday-fundamental-changes-for-employers) [![Proposed Extension of Tax Measures and the Instant Asset Write-Off](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Proposed%20extension%20of%20tax%20measures%20and%20the%20instant%20asset%20write-off.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/proposed-extension-of-tax-measures-and-the-instant-asset-write-off) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 19 November 2025 — 3 min read ### [Proposed Extension of Tax Measures and the Instant Asset Write-Off](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/proposed-extension-of-tax-measures-and-the-instant-asset-write-off) A new Bill before Parliament – the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025 – proposes several key changes that could affect small businesses, listed companies, and the not-for-profit sector. The.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/proposed-extension-of-tax-measures-and-the-instant-asset-write-off) [![A win for those carrying student debt](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/A%20win%20for%20those%20carrying%20student%20debt.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/a-win-for-those-carrying-student-debt) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 10 September 2025 — 3 min read ### [A win for Australians carrying student debt](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/a-win-for-those-carrying-student-debt) In support of young Australians and in response to the rising cost of living, the Australian Government has passed legislation to reduce student loan debt by 20% and change the way that loan repayments are determined. This should help students.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/a-win-for-those-carrying-student-debt) [![Luxury cars: the impact of the modified tax rules](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Luxury%20cars%20the%20impact%20of%20the%20modified%20tax%20rules.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/luxury-cars-the-impact-of-the-modified-tax-rules) ![Charley Tarchichi](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0107-1.jpg) **Charley Tarchichi** 20 August 2025 — 5 min read ### [Luxury cars: the impact of the modified tax rules](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/luxury-cars-the-impact-of-the-modified-tax-rules) With the purchasing of luxury vehicles on the rise it’s important to be aware of some specific features of the tax system that can impact on the real cost of purchase. Often the tax rules provide taxpayers with a worse tax outcome if the car will be.. 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