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ATO's Directors Penalty Notice Information

Under the Director Penalty Regime, directors must ensure their company fulfills tax and super obligations on time, much like a captain maintaining the course of a ship. If these responsibilities are not met, directors face personal liability, akin to navigating through treacherous waters without a compass. The regime provides a lifeline: penalties can be remitted if obligations are promptly reported and resolved, emphasizing the importance of vigilant oversight in the stormy seas of corporate compliance.


For further details, you can visit the ATO's detailed explanation of the Director Penalty Regime, or contact TTJ Advisory for assistance with DPN's. 

Advice Type:

Small Business, Tax, Sole Trader, Financial Planning

Provider Type:

Government

AFSA's Guide on Personal Bankruptcy and Company Liquidation

This guide created jointly by AFSA, in collaboration with ASIC and ARITA, offers essential insights into how personal bankruptcy and company liquidation interact.

Advice Type:

Small Business, Bankruptcy, Debt Agreements, Insolvency

Provider Type:

Government

AFSA's Insolvency Eligibility Tool

Determine your eligibility for bankruptcy with AFSA's simple tool, assessing your financial situation and connection to Australia to see if bankruptcy is a viable option for you.

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy, Insolvency

Provider Type:

Government

AFSA's Guidance on Bankruptcy and Tax Returns

This AFSA page details the responsibilities for submitting past and future tax returns, explaining how these filings are handled once you're under the bankruptcy umbrella.


It also has a downloadable form ADVISE OF TAX RETURN if you choose to use an OFFICIAL TRUSTEE as your trustee. 

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy, Tax

Provider Type:

Government

Deciphering A Credit Report

Uncover the essentials of what stays on a credit report with the OAIC's guide. It's the compass you need for a clear understanding of your financial path.

Advice Type:

Debt Agreements, Financial Planning, Legal Advice

Provider Type:

Government

AFSA's The National Personal Insolvency Index Guide

Your guide to deciphering the National Personal Insolvency Index (NPII), this AFSA resource offers clear, detailed insights into personal insolvency records, making a complex system understandable for professionals and individuals alike.

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy, Insolvency

Provider Type:

Government

Bankruptcy Legislation and Superannuation Contributions

If you're inclined to explore the intricate details of how bankruptcy intersects with superannuation contributions, then feel free to read the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Superannuation Contributions) Act 2007 SCHEDULE 1-AMENDMENTS RELATING TO SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy, Superannuation

Provider Type:

Government

ACCC's Debt Collection Guideline for Collectors & Creditors

Set sail through the regulatory seas of debt collection with this comprehensive guideline by the ACCC and ASIC. It clarifies the enforcement of consumer protection laws relating to debt collection and defines key terms such as ‘debt’ and ‘debtor’ to ensure smooth sailing for collectors and creditors alike.

Advice Type:

Legal Advice, Debt Agreements

Provider Type:

Government

Navigating Child Support in Financial Hardship (DDS)

This guide offers vital insights into managing child support obligations amidst financial challenges, ensuring parents can uphold their commitments while navigating bankruptcy.

Advice Type:

Family, Legal Advice

Provider Type:

Government

AFSA's Debt Comparison Table

AFSA's debt comparison table is clear, concise guide to navigating your insolvency options.

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy, Debt Agreements, Small Business, Insolvency, Financial Planning, Sole Trader

Provider Type:

Government

The Law Handbook SA - A Guide to Debt and Bankruptcy

A guiding light through the legal intricacies of bankruptcy and insolvency, this resource combines deep legal insights with a narrative that speaks directly to your journey, empowering you with knowledge and reassurance.

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy, Legal Advice

Provider Type:

Government

Navigating Bankruptcy: An Official Guide from the Attorney-General's Department

Your lantern at the crossroads of bankruptcy, casting light on the path with wisdom and a touch of human warmth, guiding you step by step.

Advice Type:

Bankruptcy

Provider Type:

Government

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