News & Articles – Walker Wayland

Walker Wayland NSW announces the appointment of a new Partner – Edward Chow

Walker Wayland NSW is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Chow as a Partner from 1 July 2023. Edward’s core skills are in…

Downsizing contributions into superannuation

From 1 January 2023 downsizer contributions are now available to individuals aged 55 years and over. This means eligible individuals can contribute up to…

Key changes to 2023 individual tax returns

With end of financial year fast approaching there a few changes to be aware of when preparing your 2023 individual tax returns. Removal of…

Interest rate continues to lift for the 12th time over the past year

Interest rate has hiked for 12 times over the past year. The RBA has voted to raise interest rates at its June meeting, taking…

Benefits of using the logbook method

If you use your car for a mix of work and personal purposes, or provide your employees with a passenger vehicle, you may be…

How Coffee Can Impact Your Sleep & Productivity

Coffee is now the second most traded commodity on the planet after oil. Most people can’t imagine starting a day without coffee and it…

Changes to paid parental leave from 1 July 2023

The Government has committed $346.1 million over 5 years to an ‘Enhanced Paid Parental Leave’ scheme that combines currently separate payments for principal carers…

2023-24 Federal Budget

The Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, handed down the government’s 2023-24 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 9 May 2023. The Budget forecasts…

Help! How much will my HELP debt increase this year?

While student loans – often referred to as Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts – previously Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) – are interest…

Registering GST in New Zealand

If you are an Australian business considering expanding into New Zealand, it is important to understand the local tax system. One key element is…