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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..

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 However, new draft guidance makes it clear that the days..

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..

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..

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..

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.