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Getting back what you put in: Loans to get a business started

It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it can survive on its own. A recent case highlights the dangers of taking money out of a company without carefully considering..

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Stage 3 personal income tax cuts redesigned

The personal income tax cuts legislated to commence on 1 July 2024 will be realigned and redistributed under a proposal released by the Federal Government.

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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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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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$20k deduction for ‘electrifying’ your business

Electricity is the new black. Gas and other fossil fuels are out. A new, limited incentive nudges business towards energy efficiency. We show you how to maximise the deduction!

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Make sure you have your business will in place

Over the last few months, WLM has held a lot of Annual General Meeting (AGM’s) with our business clients. The purpose of the AGM is to get the client, WLM accountant and financial planner in the same room to review business cashflow and..

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Succession: What does it take to hand your business to the next generation?

What is the end game for your business? Succession is not just a topic for a TV series or billionaire families, it’s about successfully transitioning your business and maximising its capital value for you, the owners.

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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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Important FBT matters 2023

The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We've outlined the hot spots for employers and employees.

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