Porters CA - Chartered Accountants - Perth and Albany

21/05/2026

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18/05/2026

We’ve given it some time to digest. Some musings on the 2026 Budget.

You’ve no doubt been bombarded with budget summaries, hot takes, economists, talk back radio, winners and losers lists, headlines and opinions as to whether Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese are our saviours or should be voted out at the earliest opportunity. This is the most significant budget fo...

24/04/2026

Taking time out to honour the courage and sacrifice of our Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
We will remember them.

21/04/2026

The Federal government has proposed a $1,000 standard deduction to apply against employment income in tax returns.
Our infographic maps out how this might work in practice.

It is still a draft and likely a year away, and this is a standard deduction option rather than a set tax rebate or refund so the actual value is lower than it sounds, but despite that, it remains a good option.

Simple returns with few deductions become simpler, with a higher claim and less paperwork.
Larger claims like car mileage, work from home, self-education and equipment may still need a closer look. It’s a one or the other process so if you exceed $1,000 you need to quantify everything- unfortunately we don’t get to claim $1,000 for the small stuff and add car mileage on top.

04/04/2026

Wishing you a Happy and Safe Easter

🐰🐣💐❤️

02/04/2026

Happy New FBT Year
Another FBT year is done - what you do next matters.
The ATO is ramping up audit activity across fringe benefits, and businesses that haven't been keeping proper records are increasingly in the firing line. Whether it's a company vehicle, a client dinner, or the Christmas party, the question is simple: are you covered?
Before the new FBT year gains momentum, it’s worth reviewing the year just gone:
• Record your vehicle kilometres as at 31 March - if you haven't done it, do it now
• Review whether FBT applies to your business - it catches more businesses than you'd expect (industry feedback suggests the ATO has an almost perfect hit rate on FBT audit tax recovery)
• Put the right processes in place - so next year isn't a scramble
• Get those Employee declarations signed - record keeping is key
• Lodge an FBT return - even if nil, so your compliance is under control and you limit the ATO review period

Not sure where you stand?
Our FBT Health Check is a simple way to identify potential exposures and address them before they escalate.
→ Download the FBT Health Check and find out where you stand.


https://portersca.com/resources/fbt-health-check-and-review-checklist/

02/03/2026

Labour Day

25/02/2026

Payday Super is coming: From 1 July 2026, https://portersca.com/payday-super-is-coming-what-employers-need-to-do-now/

31/12/2025

Welcome 2026 - Here’s to new opportunities and continued success in the year ahead!!

19/12/2025

As we wrap up the year, we would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas, and every success in the year ahead.