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Check back often. ## Dan McGrath ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) Find me on: ### Recent Posts ### Most Recent **[Categories](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/author/dan-mcgrath#!)** - [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) [![GST on Insurance Claims - A Practical Guide for Insurance Underwriters](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/GST%20on%20Insurance%20Claims%20-%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20for%20Insurance%20Underwriters.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/gst-on-insurance-claims-a-practical-guide-for-insurance-underwriters) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 16 September 2026 — 12 min read ### [GST on Insurance Claims - A Practical Guide for Insurance Underwriters](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/gst-on-insurance-claims-a-practical-guide-for-insurance-underwriters) Every time you settle a claim, there are GST consequences for your business. The rules are contained within two divisions of the GST Act, Division 11 and Division 78, and the outcome depends on how you settle the claim and your insured’s GST.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/gst-on-insurance-claims-a-practical-guide-for-insurance-underwriters) [![Updates to Budget Measures and New Developments](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Updates%20to%20Budget%20Measures%20and%20New%20Developments.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/updates-to-budget-measures-and-new-developments) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 16 July 2026 — 2 min read ### [Updates to Budget Measures and New Developments](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/updates-to-budget-measures-and-new-developments) Since the Federal Treasurer handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget on 12 May 2026 there has been a significant amount of commentary on some of the more controversial proposals, including the decision to replace the CGT discount with an indexation.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/updates-to-budget-measures-and-new-developments) [![AI Tax Tips: Helpful Shortcut or Costly Trap?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/AI%20Tax%20Tips%20Helpful%20Shortcut%20or%20Costly%20Trap.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ai-tax-tips-helpful-shortcut-or-costly-trap) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 06 February 2026 — 4 min read ### [AI Tax Tips: Helpful Shortcut or Costly Trap?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ai-tax-tips-helpful-shortcut-or-costly-trap) As a business owner or investor, time is always tight. So it’s no surprise many people now turn to AI tools like ChatGPT for quick answers on tax deductions, super contributions or structuring ideas. The responses sound confident, arrive instantly.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/ai-tax-tips-helpful-shortcut-or-costly-trap) [![Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Creating%20a%20more%20dynamic%20and%20resilient%20economy.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/creating-a-more-dynamic-and-resilient-economy) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 10 September 2025 — 3 min read ### [Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/creating-a-more-dynamic-and-resilient-economy) The Productivity Commission (PC) has been tasked by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into creating a more dynamic and resilient economy. The PC was asked to identify priority reforms and develop actionable recommendations. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/creating-a-more-dynamic-and-resilient-economy) [![The proposed ban on non-compete clauses](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/The%20proposed%20ban%20on%20non-compete%20clauses.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-proposed-ban-on-non-compete-clauses) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 08 April 2025 — 3 min read ### [The proposed ban on non-compete clauses](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-proposed-ban-on-non-compete-clauses) **In the 2025-26 Federal Budget, the Government announced a ban on non-compete clauses and “no poach” agreements.** The Government also intends to consult on the use of non-compete clauses for those on high incomes (currently $175,000 and above). [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/the-proposed-ban-on-non-compete-clauses) [![Why the ATO is targeting babyboomer wealth](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Why%20the%20ATO%20is%20targeting%20babyboomer%20wealth.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/why-the-ato-is-targeting-babyboomer-wealth) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 19 February 2025 — 3 min read ### [Why the ATO is targeting babyboomer wealth](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/why-the-ato-is-targeting-babyboomer-wealth) The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) thinks that wealthy babyboomer Australians, particularly those with successful family-controlled businesses, are planning and structuring to dispose of assets in a way in which the tax outcomes might not be in.. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/why-the-ato-is-targeting-babyboomer-wealth) [![What's ahead in 2025](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Whats%20ahead%20in%202025.jpg)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/whats-ahead-in-2025) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 20 January 2025 — 7 min read ### [What’s ahead in 2025?](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/whats-ahead-in-2025) The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty. In this blog, we explore some of the key changes and challenges. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/whats-ahead-in-2025) [![Dan McGrath CEO WLM accounting](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/End%20of%20year%20CEO%20message%202024.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/end-of-year-ceo-message-2024) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 10 December 2024 — 2 min read ### [End of year CEO message 2024](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/end-of-year-ceo-message-2024) We hear from our CEO, Dan McGrath, about the major milestones of 2024 for WLM: including strategic changes, leadership updates, technological advancements, and future goals. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/end-of-year-ceo-message-2024) [![When overseas workers are Australian employees](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/When%20overseas%20workers%20are%20Australian%20employees%20(3).png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/when-overseas-workers-are-australian-employees) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 15 November 2024 — 8 min read ### [When overseas workers are Australian employees](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/when-overseas-workers-are-australian-employees) The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based "independent contractor" was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer. [Read more](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/when-overseas-workers-are-australian-employees) [![](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hubfs/Employee%20Shares%20vs.%20Employees%20Purchasing%20Equity%20in%20an%20Insurance%20Underwriting%20Business.png)](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/employee-shares-vs.-purchasing-equity-for-australian-businesses) ![Dan McGrath](https://insights.wlm.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg?width=400&height=250&name=WLM-ingrid-photography--0039%20-%20Copy.jpg) **Dan McGrath** 17 October 2024 — 5 min read ### [Employee shares vs. purchasing equity for Australian businesses](https://insights.wlm.com.au/blog/employee-shares-vs.-purchasing-equity-for-australian-businesses) One of the key issues facing Australian businesses is attracting and retaining talented staff. While some businesses offer generous additional superannuation, health insurance, and life insurance benefits, it is becoming increasingly popular to.. 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