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The ATO has released its updated reasonable travel and overtime meal allowance rates for the 2026–27 income year in Taxation Determination TD 2026/4.
The overtime meal allowance has increased to $40.00, while the reasonable amounts for domestic and..
Discretionary trusts, often referred to as family trusts, have been a popular structure for Australian families and businesses for many decades. They are commonly used to operate family businesses, hold investments and assist with succession..
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If your self managed super fund (SMSF) is planning to borrow to buy property, the rules have changed. Residentially zoned property is now largely off the table for geared purchases, unless the property is used for business. If your fund already has..
The 2026-27 Federal Budget, released on 12 May 2026, has received more attention than most budgets in recent years.
The 2026 Federal Budget introduces a number of important tax and business measures that employers, business owners and advisers should have on their radar. From the permanent increase to the instant asset write-off threshold to changes affecting..
The 2026 Federal Budget introduces a range of significant tax changes that could reshape investment strategies, asset structures and long-term planning for Australian investors. From proposed limits on negative gearing and major capital gains tax..
On Tuesday 12 May 2026 the Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026-27 Federal Budget, framing some of the more significant announcements as part of a broader plan to help young Australians access the property market.
As Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) lodgement season approaches, family businesses should carefully review the perks they provide to working directors and family members. A high-profile case involving luxury vehicles provided to three brothers who run a..
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.
