Martin & White - Accountants & Business Advisors

17/07/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Wayne Wright has passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Wayne personally for many years, from working a few doors up from him, to working together to support his SMSF clients, to recently taking over his clients after he made the decision to retire to focus on fighting this disease.

We know that for many of you, Wayne was more than just your accountant - he was someone you trusted and formed a friendship with over many years.

Our thoughts are with Wayne's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and we join you in remembering Wayne with gratitude and respect for the care and dedication he showed to clients throughout his career.

Please join us in keeping Wayne's family and friends in your thoughts.

❤️ Rest in peace, Wayne.

Nicole, Martin & White Accountants

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11/07/2026

Pay day super has started but don't forget about last quarter. If you haven't paid your super guarantee for the June 2026 quarter, you have until 28 July 2026. The amount must be received by the super fund by this date so make sure you allow time for processing.

02/07/2026

Do you have employees? Don't forget to lodge your Single Touch Payroll report with the ATO by 14 July 2026. This will ensure that your employee's income statements show as finalised and they can lodge their 2026 income tax returns.

10/06/2026

Be ready: Payday Super starts from 1 July 2026

Payday Super is a massive change to Australia’s superannuation system that requires employers to pay their employees' super guarantee (SG) at the same time as their salary and wages, rather than quarterly.

Here are the key details you need to know about how it works:
• When it starts: The rules come into effect on 1 July 2026.
• The Deadline: Super contributions must be received by the employee's super fund within 7 business days of their payday (exceptions apply for first contributions for new employees).
• Calculating Super: Super will be calculated as 12% of an employee's "qualifying earnings" (a term that combines ordinary time earnings with salary sacrificed amounts and commissions paid) each pay cycle.
• Reporting: Both qualifying earnings and the super liability must be reported through Single Touch Payroll (STP).
• Penalties: Late or missed payments will incur a Super Guarantee Charge (SGC), which includes daily compounding interest and administrative penalties.

If you are using an accounting software package that already complies with Single Touch Payroll, then you should be able to set up super payments directly to ensure you are ready for this change on 1 July.

If you need assistance, please reach out to Martin & White Accountants before 1 July.

29/05/2026

After 2 days with no electricity we are now back up and running. Thankyou for your patience

28/05/2026

Unfortunately our office still has no power today. This means no phones, internet or computers. If you have an urgent issue please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible

01/05/2026

If you want to reduce your study loan balance before indexation applies, you’ll need to make a voluntary repayment by 26 May. This will allow enough time for your payment to be processed.

There are a few ways you can make a voluntary repayment - including BPAY and credit card.

Repayments cannot be claimed as a tax deduction.

16/04/2026

March BAS Due by the 28th April 2026 if lodging personally or due by 26th May 2026 if we are lodging on your behalf.

15/04/2026

Don't forget to pay your March quarter super