Walshs Insights

End-Of-Year Work Parties: What Employers Need to Know The end-of-year party is a great way to thank your team for their efforts throughout the year. But while the festive season is about celebration, employers also need to keep an eye on the responsibilities that come with hosting staff events. From tax implications to legal obligations,
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Holiday Travel or Business Expense? Avoiding Tax Trouble It’s not unusual for work and leisure to overlap during the festive season. You might attend a client meeting while away on holiday or extend a business trip with some personal downtime. While this mix is common, it’s also an area the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) pays
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Unlocking your property opportunity: New 10 per cent deposit home loan At Walshs, we’re always looking for lending options that help our clients achieve their goals sooner and with greater clarity. A recent offering from one of our lenders may create new opportunities for those planning to purchase a home or investment property. Here’s what
Every year at Walshs Practice, we see the same “small but surprisingly complex” questions pop up in meetings with our medico clients. These questions might seem minor, but the answers can make a real difference to your refund and tax position. Below are ten of the most common (but uncommon!) tax questions we are asked
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Significant changes have been announced to the Government’s proposed Division 296 tax on superannuation earnings, which will particularly affect individuals with super balances above $3 million. For many Australians who have built significant retirement savings—particularly through self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)—understanding these changes is essential. On 13 October 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced key adjustments aimed
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How to reduce $14,500 in tax payments

How to reduce $14,500 in tax payments As a registrar, you’re likely earning around $150,000 annually – a significant milestone in your career. But with that income comes a hefty tax bill. If you’re not proactive, you could be handing over more than $40,000 to the ATO each year. This article explores how you can legally
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From 1 October 2025, Australia’s First Home Guarantee Scheme will undergo its most significant overhaul yet and for the normal Australian first home buyer, this presents both a massive opportunity to get into the property market. While the changes appear promising on paper, they’re expected to unleash a wave of new demand, especially from high-income earners.
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If you’ve been thinking about buying your first home, there’s some big news making headlines. From 1 October, the Federal Government is rolling out major updates to the First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme. The important thing to note is that medical professionals can already access these kinds of benefits through Walshs, with additional benefits!  
home loans for doctors
A home loan for doctors can look very different from a standard mortgage. Buying a home is a milestone that many people aspire to, but for doctors the path can be unique. Between long training years, irregular income during rotations, and the high costs of setting up or buying into a practice, saving a full
Winners of Walshs Medical Bursary, Hannah Rienks and Fiona Edwards and their prize amounts
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the winner of our 2025 Walshs Medical Bursary — and what an inspiring story it is! Congratulations to Dr Hannah Rienks, a fifth-year Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar (and proud Walshs client!) whose passion for women’s health is literally life-changing. Hannah will be heading to Kagando Hospital in western Uganda, joining
AOA and Bongiorno National Network partnership
Walshs is delighted to announce that the Bongiorno National Network (BNN) has officially become an Alliance Partner of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA). This exciting national partnership brings together Australia’s largest network of financial specialists for medical professionals with the country’s leading organisation representing orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, and researchers. A trusted partner for surgeons across
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