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Investment Companies: Tax Benefits & Smart Wealth Planning

Utilising an investment company can offer several advantages for high-income earners and long-term investors, including tax efficiency. In this article we explore the tax and other benefits that are becoming increasingly popular in Australia.

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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..

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Super Tax Shake-Up: Big Balances Beware

If your super balance is comfortably below $3 million, you can probably relax — the proposed changes to the super rules shouldn’t adversely affect you (yet). But if your super is nudging that level, or if you’re clearly over, the Treasurer’s latest..

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Trust Resolutions – Why Timing and Evidence Matter

A recent decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal (Goldenville Family Trust v Commissioner of Taxation [2025]) highlights the importance of documentation and evidence when it comes to tax planning and the consequences of not getting this..

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Giving Creatively: Tax-Deductible Donations to Support the Arts

At WLM we have many clients who are either passionate about the Arts or are Artists themselves.  The pursuit of Art has its own tax peculiarities and especially around donations. 

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From Venice to Sydney — Sculpting a Better Future

WLM is proud to share an inspiring story from our long-term client, Australian artist Peter Day, whose latest project unites art, science, and environmental awareness.

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Superannuation guarantee: due dates and considerations

On 1 July 2025 the superannuation guarantee rate increased to 12% which is the final stage of a series of previously legislated increases. 

Employers currently need to make superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions for their employees by 28 days..

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A win for Australians 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..

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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.

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Uber decision flags payroll tax risk for contractor-reliant businesses

The Chief Commissioner has recently assessed Uber as liable for payroll tax and interest in the sum of approximately $81 million for the financial years 2015 to 2020 pursuant to the Payroll Tax Act 2007 (NSW) (Payroll Tax Act).

This decision has..

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