Galpins would like to wish all our valued clients, a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year

OFFICE CLOSURE

The Mount Gambier office will be closed from 1:00pm Friday the 20th of December and will reopen from 8:30am Monday the 6th of January 2020, for our Christmas holiday break.

Update

Our new payment system has now been implemented.

You will now be informed by email each time a new fee invoice has been issued.

Clients will also be notified of any outstanding fee invoices via email and SMS.

These communications will contain a link to Galpins secure payments' portal, allowing you to pay directly from the SMS or email. Clients will also be able to pay, by clicking the “Client Payment” button on our website.

LAND TAX

Changes to South Australia's Land Tax rates have recently passed parliament and will come into effect as of 1 July 2020.

Register your interest for our seminar in the new year, when more information is available.

REGISTER HERE REGISTER HERE

SUPER GUARANTEE

Did you know super must be paid on annual leave loading? Super must be paid on ordinary time earnings, this includes annual leave, leave loading, sick leave and bonuses

More information can be found on ATO link below.

Super Payments Super Payments

ONLINE SOFTWARE

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Sue McDonnell

In November, we said goodbye to one of our longstanding accountants.

Sue has retired from Galpins to spend more time on her two local business' in Mount Gambier. We are sad to see her go but wish her the best of luck for the future.

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

Mariska Hawke

Senior Analyst

Congratulations to Mariska, who has recently completed her CA!

Renae Nicholson

Partner

Congratulations to Renae, who has received her CA Self-Managed Super Fund Accreditation!

Shirley Walsh

Administration

Congratulations to Shirley, who celebrated 40 years at Galpins!

Best of luck to Ailie and Sarah, who will begin their CA journey in January!

Ailie Staples

Accountant

Sarah Stevens

Accountant

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NSW BUSHFIRES

As the Captain of the Kalangadoo CFS, Mariska Hawke is set to go to New South Wales to help contain the out of control bushfires. She will spend a week in northern NSW and QLD, we wish her a safe journey and look forward to her safe arrival home.

BE BUSHFIRE READY BE BUSHFIRE READY

If you would like to donate to The Red Cross - Disaster Relief and Recovery Appeal, click the link below

DONATE NOW DONATE NOW

Hand in Hand

Road and Race Garage

Our client Road and Race Garage, put our logo on their rally car for the 2019 Adelaide Rally as a thank you to Scott Durham, our Business Advisor!

The car is now for sale

Contact Scott Contact Scott

Disc Golf

We sponsored the latest sport craze in Mount Gambier, DISC GOLF!

Check out their events and get involved for some family fun!

Come and Try Come and Try

WIBRD

In 2019, we were Platinum Sponsors for the Women in Business organisation!

Come along to an event and see the amazing work this organisation is doing.

WIBRD WIBRD

Golf Day

Galpins were a Corporate Sponsor for the RFDS gold day held at Attamurra Golf Course in September.

$9,000 was raised by the RFDS Mount Gambier Support Group.

Get Involved Get Involved

LET'S CELEBRATE

The BIG 50!

David Chant turned 50 in December

40s are the new 30s!

Renae Nicholson turned 40 in November

David Sullivan turned 40 in February

30 and Fabulous!

Sarah Stevens turned 30 in May

Breanna Harris Burgoyne turned 30 in June

BABY ALERT

Georgie Castle is now on maternity leave, ready to welcome her second child on Christmas Day

WEDDING BELLS

Emily Aston and her partner Gareth got engaged in July, set to get married on the 21st of March 2020

LOOK WHO'S BACK

Breanna Harris Burgoyne has returned from maternity leave, working two days a week

NANNA DUTIES

Shirley Walsh became a first time Nanna to a baby girl, Isabella Cecilia in July

"I DO"

Kasey Baker, now Graham, tied the knot on the 2nd of November

REMINDERS

Single Touch Payroll

Not reporting with STP, why not?

Don't delay, start reporting now! One click of a button per payroll and you are compliant!

Contact us today

Get me started Get me started

December BAS

A Friendly reminder

Due to the festive season, the December BAS is extended to the 28th of February!

Your super obligations are still due to be paid on the 28th of January

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What would like to know more about?

ATO Obligations

Property and Land Tax

Self-Managed Super Funds

Financial Planning