Directors personally liable under new ATO legislation

By Rhiannon Sawyer · 23 August 2012 · Locked

Directors personally liable under new ATO legislation

Directors Face New Financial Risks

A shift in ATO legislation puts directors in the crosshairs, leaving them personally liable for unpaid staff benefits. Will you be next?

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Summary

When a company struggles, there are plenty of creditors knocking at the door. However new ATO legislation extends the personal liability of directors for unpaid super and PAYG for their staff, making them a priority in who gets paid first.

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