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Inspiring Women Series
Sep 3, 2021
Nidhi Avasthi As part of our Inspiring Women series, we had the pleasure of talking to Nidhi Avasthi. An accountant based in the Tamworth office, Nidhi is originally from India and has an interesting story to share. We loved hearing her great tips and advice for...
Div 293 concessional contributions assessments
Sep 3, 2021
27 August 2021 Individuals who exceed the high income threshold of $250,000 may be subject to Div 293 tax on their concessional super contributions. In effect, this tax means the effective contributions tax on concessional contributions doubles from 15% to 30% for...
APRA MySuper performance test results
Sep 3, 2021
3 September 2021 2021 marks the beginning of annual APRA performance tests on MySuper products. The requirement was introduced as part of the government’s Your Future, Your Super reforms and is aimed at holding funds to account for underperformance and enhancing...
COVID-19 support payments: what you’ll need to report
Sep 3, 2021
3 September 2021 Many individuals completing their 2020-21 tax return this tax time will have received some form of government support payments as a result of the economic fall-out from COVID-19, including the JobKeeper, JobSeeker, the COVID-19 disaster payment, or...
NSW Covid-19 Support Packages for Regional Businesses
Aug 9, 2021
20/08/2021 Service NSW has now confirmed that businesses impacted by the Armidale, Tamworth and any other regional area lockdowns under the Public Health (COVID-19 Additional Restrictions for Delta Outbreak) Order 2021 (previously Temporary movement and gathering...
Inspiring Women Series
Jul 29, 2021
An Interview Preview - with more to come! Roberts & Morrow are delighted to welcome Bernadette Garratt to our ‘Inspiring Women’ series. Bernadette is located at the Armidale branch and has worked her way from a Junior PA to a Partner. She has been with the...
ATO turns its attention to crypto
Jul 29, 2021
Individuals and businesses trading in cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens beware, the ATO is cracking down on those, not including their capital gains or losses in their tax returns. Although many people think crypto is relatively anonymous, the ATO is obtaining...
Employers beware: increase in super guarantee
Jul 29, 2021
From 1 July 2021, the rate of super guarantee increased from 9.5% to 10%, businesses using manual payroll processes should be careful that this change doesn’t lead to unintended underpayment of super which may attract penalties. The rate you use to calculate super...
Workplace giving vs salary sacrifice donations
Jul 29, 2021
Have you made a donation either through workplace giving or salary sacrifice arrangements with your employer? If so, and you want to claim a deduction in your tax return, you’ll need to be careful as the tax treatment differs depending on which method you used to make...
Lockdown Support for NSW Businesses
Jul 15, 2021
Last updated 30/07/2021 Is your business adversely impacted by the recent lockdowns in NSW? The Federal & NSW Governments have confirmed support measures that could protect your business and save jobs. 2021 Covid Business Grant of up to $15,000 The COVID-19...
Lockdown Support for Individuals in NSW
Jul 15, 2021
Last updated 30/07/2021 Are you unable to earn income due to the current COVID-19 lockdown, hotspot or period of restricted movement? You may be eligible to apply for the following payments: The Covid-19 Disaster Payment; and the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment....
Join the Culture Club
Mar 31, 2021
Roberts & Morrow were thrilled to sponsor the launch of the Culture Club - the New England Regional Art Museum's latest exciting initiative to get people together for all things; music, food and art! The sold out launch event was held Friday 12 March with...