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The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based "independent contractor" was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer.

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.

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As we come to the end of the 2023 financial year, I hope you have all had a successful year. It is never too early to look at the year ahead and set financial goals. When setting your financial goals, it’s important to make them “SMART”: Specific,..

Goals-based financial planning is a signature of our service at WLM, because it involves much more than the numbers – it also explores measures that provide security and protection against unexpected life events. Sadly, and too often, we hear of..

The directors of an established not-for-profit organisation came to WLM Financial concerned that they weren’t getting coherent reports and information, and as a result couldn’t make strategic decisions. 

A general medical practice needed us to review their contractual arrangements following a laborious payroll tax audit. Unfortunately, the NSW Office of State Revenue (OSR) had earlier determined that all doctors working on a service fee arrangement..

As well as the medical sector and insurance, WLM Financial has particular experience in food and hospitality. This sector is marked by having more invoices than any other, and a challenging rostering system whereby multiple staff could be working on..

Why should you consider WLM Accounting over the Big4 for setting up your insurance underwriting company in Australia?

We have much expertise working with health and medical practitioners, one being a successful physiotherapy practice in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The owners were keen to expand and had the opportunity to lease a second premises next door. First,..

In this case study we explore how implementing the right systems to streamline and automate their manual processes created much needed capacity for these family business owners, allowing them to take a well earned holiday!