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Directors now personally liable for withheld tax and unpaid superannuation
Changes to the Director’s Penalty Notice (DPN) regime which came into effect on 1 July mean that the Commissioner can enforce personal liability on directors for withheld PAYG and unpaid superannuation
Thursday 19 July 2012
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Changes to the Director’s Penalty Notice (DPN) regime which came into effect on 1 July mean that the Commissioner can enforce personal liability on directors for withheld PAYG and unpaid superannuation. What does this mean for Directors? The changes mean that when a company has outstanding PAYG or superannuation liabilities, a director can be issued a DPN which gives them 21 days to either pay the debt or appoint a Liquidator or Voluntary Administrator to avoid personal exposure. In the case where PAYG and or super liabilities have been unreported and unpaid for three months, the Commissioner can make an estimate of the liability and hold the directors personally liable for those debts. In addition, the Commissioner has the discretion to reduce a director’s (and their associate’s) entitlement to PAYG withholding credits from their personal income tax returns. What process does the ATO follow? 1. The ATO issues a Director Penalty Notice (DPN) which prescribes that if the Company does not comply with the Notice company directors are held personally liable. 2. Any or all directors may be issued a notice for the full amount of the liability. 3. At the end of the 21-day notice period, the ATO may commence legal action against directors for the unpaid PAYG and/or superannuation liabilities. How can you avoid being affected? Directors can avoid personal liability for a DPN if the company pays its outstanding debt, or appoints a voluntary administrator or liquidator within 21 days of receiving the notice. Although this is similar to the previous regime, the key difference is directors cannot escape personal liability if a debt remains unpaid and not reported for more than 3 months after the due date. The best way to avoid a DPN is to get on top of your lodgements and ensure PAYG and superannuation requirements are paid within 3 months after the due date. You should also record your current residential address with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to make sure you receive the DPN if one happens to be issued. Please contact your local client service advisor with any questions you may have about these changes and the impact they may have for your business. | ||||
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