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Your 30s are an exciting time. You’re typically making more money than you were in your 20s and you’re looking to the future to determine the type of life you want to live. Your 30s are also a great time to take control of your finances, so you have more security and flexibility in the coming years. Here are 5 financial tips to follow in your 30s, to help you…  Read more

The introduction of Single Touch Payroll (STP) requires more effort than usual on year end payroll finalisation. Under STP employers must report pay, taxes and superannuation information directly to the ATO every payday through STP. Employers using STP will not give employees a payment summary as they usually would at this time of year. Instead, employees will get an end-of-year income statement in ATO online services through myGov. Employers have…  Read more

Tax Planning 2021 The end of financial year is fast approaching. Business and employment conditions alongside legislative change have thrown new considerations into the tax planning mix. Helping you achieve prosperity and pay less tax is our priority, so we have created guides for personal tax planning and business tax planning to help you get ahead before the end of financial year. The world is awash with government stimulus, debt and low interest rates. Asset…  Read more

A Quick Overview The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) is scheduled to increase to 10% from 1 July 2021. If you have employees, you need to be ready for this legislated increase. What is Superannuation Guarantee? The Superannuation Guarantee is the minimum super an employer must pay to their employees super fund. The current SG percentage rate is 9.5% of employees Ordinary Time Earnings, but this is changing. Ordinary Time Earnings or…  Read more

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released the 2021 Federal Budget and confirmed Australia’s economy is performing more strongly than was expected six months ago. This article has a summary of the “Winners and Losers” of the Budget and we’ve compiled a recap of the key points below. Get in touch with us if you have any questions. A Quick Overview This budget assumes our international borders won’t reopen until mid-2022. $1.9…  Read more

A quick guide to Simplified Small Business Accounting If you run a small business,simplify your accounting system and instead and concentrate on actionable metrics. This is especially true if you are the only one managing your business. Below are some of the ways you can streamline your small business accounting system: Track your inventory using dedicated inventory management software. Online inventory management software and point of sale systems allow you…  Read more

The fringe benefits tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. That means it’s time to review the benefits you’ve provided to your employees for the last 12 months and work out which of those attract FBT. You may provide your employees with benefits you do not usually provide because of COVID-19. This includes paying for items that allow your employees to work from home. Fringe benefits tax (FBT) may apply…  Read more

Often small business owners find themselves in the position of running a great business that appears to be profitable but there never seems to be any money in the bank. It’s an important situation to address. After all, a lack of adequate cash flow is one of the main causes of small business failure. Here are three reasons potentially profitable businesses have little money in the bank. What is the…  Read more

Instant Asset Write Off (IAWO) and Full Expensing of Depreciating Assets (FEDA) Who doesn’t love a tax deduction? With IAWO and FEDA alongside low interest rates and a strong economy there is an opportunity to invest in productive assets to supercharge your business growth. In brief – when you buy an eligible asset you will claim 100% of the cost as a tax deduction. For a small business with assets…  Read more

When it comes to the overall success of your business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is what to charge for the work you do. Charge too much and you could scare away potential customers. Charge too little and you could run yourself out of business. Working out how much to charge is stressful, but it’s worth it. If your business doesn’t bring in enough money to pay…  Read more

It is impossible to predict the future of a business with 100% accuracy however a cash flow forecast can help you prepare and plan for a range of possible future scenarios, good and bad otherwise. A cash flow forecast and scenario plan will help you make better financial decisions, help you keep on top of your finances and improve financial outcomes. Cash flow forecasting involves estimating how much cash will…  Read more

Xero is a fantastic business tool and you want to get the most out of it to maximise your financial management. If you’ve just started working with Xero, it is normal to make a few errors while learning. We see mistakes that are quite common – and unfortunately costly to go back and correct at end of year. We want you to get the most out of the system giving…  Read more

The bubble has burst in WA and we need to join the rest of the world in accepting the reality that Covid is here. What we do know is that the world economy has not collapsed, businesses in WA have been relatively sheltered and we are more aware of how we can react to outbreaks. Our first case in 10 months is a setback but not a disaster. We have…  Read more

Everyone wants to achieve financial independence beyond a basic wage. In the current climate, many are looking to invest in property. Interest rates are at an all time low and don’t look to be rising any time soon and reports from economic forecasters suggest housing prices are set to jump.  Property prices in Australia in March 2021 grew at their fastest rate since 1988 and as Vanguard explains, the surge…  Read more

Our Albany office is looking for a full time Bookkeeper to join our growing team. Porters CA is a boutique Accounting firm with offices in Perth & Albany that operate as a unified team, mixing excellence in tax compliance & bookkeeping with a personal touch & a view that opportunities are everywhere. Our goal is to create Prosperity and GREAT experiences for our Staff and Business Clients. Work is meant…  Read more

There is no separate fringe benefits tax (FBT) category for Christmas parties. You may encounter many different circumstances when providing these events to your staff. Fringe benefits provided to, an associate, or under an arrangement with a third party to any current employees, past and future employees, and their associates (spouses and children), may attract FBT. Implications for FBT The following explanations may help you determine whether there are FBT…  Read more

Good personal finance skills are important but this seemingly simple concept can be difficult to master. Without knowing how to manage your money effectively, you run the risk of making financial mistakes that could significantly impact your life. Avoid money traps and manage your finances better with the following common sense financial tips. 1. Not all ‘tax effective’ investments are good investments. The term ‘tax effective’ is used loosely and…  Read more

Porters CA is a boutique firm, mixing excellence in tax compliance and bookkeeping with a personal touch and a view that opportunities are everywhere. We are seeking tax & business services accountants to join our growing team. We’re seeking a graduate or early stage in your career, however if you have more experience we’ll fit the role to match your great attitude, aptitude and skills. Our goal is to create…  Read more

Planning for success means taking control of your future. In 2010 Richmond CEO, Brendon Gale, laid out a 10 year plan for the club including three premierships by 2020. Following no premiership in 30 years, this was no easy task and bordered on fanciful. I am not a Richmond supporter, but I admire what they have achieved. The CEO laid out a plan for “winning together”. We think it is…  Read more

The past six years have been tough for Perth’s property market but maybe the tide has turned. Perth dwelling values fell by more than 22% from highs in June 2014. For any home or investment property buyers from 2008 onwards, breaking even on a subsequent sale has been a measure of success. Regional markets are also booming. You will struggle to find a rental property, a holiday home, a vacant…  Read more