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The Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions measure (known as the Division 296 tax) is now law and takes effect from 1 July 2026. For those with large super balances, it’s important to understand what the new tax does, why it’s been introduced,..

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.

As Australia’s renewable energy market matures, long-term bundled Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are becoming a key tool for financing projects and managing price and sustainability commitments. However, when green products such as LGCs are..

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..

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..

When clients sell a long-held family home, they may be able to channel part of the proceeds into superannuation by using the downsizer contribution rules.

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 However, new draft guidance makes it clear that the days..

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..

Running, or deciding to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities.