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Wimmera Mallee Accounting is a vibrant new business, locally owned and operated. We are dedicated to providing quality personalised service, taking professional pride in satisfying client needs, large or small. We excel at creating strong relationships with clients who are seeking a combination of technical excellence with a specialised range of services and a desire for outstanding client relatio

nships. Motivated and enthusiastic, we combine training, experience and an array of skills in the areas of:-

• Tax & Accounting
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• Retirement and Succession
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• Tax Minimisation
• Financial Planning

04/06/2026

THE WORK TEST: Claiming a tax deduction for super contributions after 67.

If you’ve turned 67 and want to top up your super and claim a tax deduction for doing so, there’s one extra hurdle to clear: the work test. It’s a simple requirement, but it catches people out, so it’s worth understanding when it applies and how to meet it.

To learn more, please refer to the below article.

If you’ve turned 67 and want to top up your super and claim a tax deduction for doing so, there’s one extra hurdle to clear: the work test. It’s a simple requirement, but it catches people out, so it’s worth understanding when it applies and how to meet it.

27/05/2026

CGT and options - when is the asset acquired?

There was a recent case before the Federal Court which had to deal with the issue of when is an asset acquired for CGT purposes when an option is exercised to acquire it.

To read more, please refer to the below article.

There was a recent case before the Federal Court which had to deal with the issue of when is an asset acquired for CGT purposes when an option is exercised to acquire it.

23/05/2026

CGT relief if an asset is lost or accidentally destroyed.

The capital gains tax (CGT) rules provide a lot of important concessions where a capital gain arises in unusual or unexpected circumstances.

To learn more, please refer to the below arcitle.

The capital gains tax (CGT) rules provide a lot of important concessions where a capital gain arises in unusual or unexpected circumstances.

20/05/2026

Federal Budget 2026-2027.

On 12 May 2026, the Federal Government delivered its fifth Budget. It was one of the most dramatic and significant budgets in decades. Among other things, it announced that negative gearing would be abolished for property purchased after 1 July 2027 (albeit, grand-fathering pre-Budget arrangements).

To learn more, please refer the below article.

On 12 May 2026, the Federal Government delivered its fifth Budget. It was one of the most dramatic and significant budgets in decades. Among other things, it announced that negative gearing would be abolished for property purchased after 1 July 2027 (albeit, grand-fathering pre-Budget arrangements).

18/05/2026

Fuel response payment plan.

Following a government media release on the same day, the ATO on 1 April 2026 announced that eligible taxpayers who are experiencing difficulties in paying their tax debts due to recent high fuel prices can apply to the ATO for a temporary fuel response payment plan.

To read more, please refer to the below article.

Following a government media release on the same day, the ATO on 1 April 2026 announced that eligible taxpayers who are experiencing difficulties in paying their tax debts due to recent high fuel prices can apply to the ATO for a temporary fuel response payment plan.

14/05/2026

30 June 2026 Tax and Super Checklist.

With the end of the financial year coming up, now’s a great time to get on top of your tax and super. A little planning before 30 June can help you make the most of any opportunities to reduce tax, boost your super, and avoid last-minute surprises.

To read more, please refer to the below article.

With the end of the financial year coming up, now’s a great time to get on top of your tax and super. A little planning before 30 June can help you make the most of any opportunities to reduce tax, boost your super, and avoid last-minute surprises.

09/05/2026

Budget musings: Changes to negative gearing, the CGT discount on the cards.

Even before the current war in the Middle East, the Budget has clearly been under some pressure. Recent comments from various government sources suggest that changes to the tax rules around investment properties could be under serious consideration. So, what sort of changes could we see on 12th May? And how might they affect you?

To learn more, please refer to the below article.

Even before the current war in the Middle East, the Budget has clearly been under some pressure. Recent comments from various government sources suggest that changes to the tax rules around investment properties could be under serious consideration. So , what sort of changes could we see on 12th Ma

06/05/2026

Div 296 tax is now law: What it means for your super.

There’s been a lot of talk about changes to super, and one of the biggest updates is now official. The government has passed the Division 296 tax, which will start from 1 July 2026. While it mainly affects people with large super balances, it’s still important to understand what’s changing and why.

To read more, please refer to the below article.

There’s been a lot of talk about changes to super, and one of the biggest updates is now official. The government has passed the Division 296 tax, which will start from 1 July 2026. While it mainly affects people with large super balances, it’s still important to understand what’s changing and...

02/05/2026

Granny flats: Beware of the CGT consequences.

Granny flats are becoming more of a common feature of the urban environment. No doubt this is due to the ongoing and unremitting nature of the housing affordability crisis, and the relaxing of regulations about where and how they can be built.

To learn more, please refer to the below article.

Granny flats are becoming more of a common feature of the urban environment. No doubt this is due to the ongoing and unremitting nature of the housing affordability crisis, and the relaxing of regulations about where and how they can be built.

28/04/2026

Higher super contribution caps from 1 July 2026: What is means for you.

From 1 July 2026, the amount you can contribute to super will increase, creating new opportunities to boost your retirement savings.

To read more, please refer to the below article.

From 1 July 2026, the amount you can contribute to super will increase, creating new opportunities to boost your retirement savings.

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