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10 key tips for business structuring

Many professionals and businesses look to save tax and minimise risk by setting up companies and family trusts.

Generally, the more complex your structure, the more tax you may save but there are pitfalls in creating overly complex structures.

Here..

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The key influences of 2024

Uncertainty has reigned over the last few years, but can we expect more consistency as we head into 2024? We explore some of the key issues and influences.

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2023 year end CEO message

As we approach the end of another eventful year, I wanted to take a moment on behalf of WLM Financial to express our gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. It has been a year marked by both challenges and opportunities, and we are..

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Tips for reducing FBT on meal entertainment

FBT for small business is probably the most cumbersome area of tax law. The reason for this is that it requires record keeping above and beyond the numbers reported in the accounting system and relies on staff keeping detailed records every time..

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Workers owed $3.6bn in super guarantee

Workers are owed over $3.6 billion in superannuation guarantee according to the latest Australian Taxation Office estimates – a figure the Government and the regulators are looking to dramatically change.

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The 120% technology and skills ‘boost’ deduction

The 120% skills and training, and technology costs deduction for small and medium businesses have passed Parliament. We’ll show you how to maximise your deductions.

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2023 Budget - Compliance and Anti-avoidance Measures

This year's budget contained a suite of measures to clamp down on tax minimisation. There were also several other policy initiatives regarding security and immigration.

This article summarises the significant changes.

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2023 Budget Wrap for Individuals and Families

The $4.2bn surplus, the first in 15 years, stole most of the headlines in this year's Federal Budget. However, there is a range of implications of importance for individuals, families and investors. 

This article provides a budget overview to help..

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2023 Federal Budget Wrap for Business

The 'ace in the hole' of the 2023-24 Federal Budget was the $4.2bn surplus; the first in 15 years. But there's also a range of changes and implications for business.

This article provides an overview of the budget for business owners and leaders.

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Company money: A guide for owners

When you start a business, it inevitably consumes not just a lot of time but a lot of cash, and much of this is money you have already paid tax on. So, it only seems fair that when the business is up and running, the business can pay you back. Right?

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