Directors' Personal Liability for Company Taxation Debts & Superannuation
With the Jobkeeper subsidy having now ended, it is a timely reminder for directors to understand the personal liability they can face for Company tax debts. In April 2020 the ATO added GST, Luxury Car Tax ("LCT") and Wine Equalisation Tax ("WET") to the list of taxation debts for which a director can be held personally liable. The ATO can also impose a 200% penalty on employers who do not lodge their Superannuation Guarantee Charge (“SGC”) statement on time. Given the draconian effects that these laws can have on the company and the directors’ personal financial position we set out below a short summary of the laws which should be required reading for all directors and their advisors.What is the Fair Entitlement Guarantee scheme?
The Fair Entitlements Guarantee (“FEG”) is a scheme introduced by the Australian Government for employees who have lost their job due to their employer being either declared bankrupt or placed into liquidation. In circumstances where the insolvent employer is unable to meet outstanding entitlements owing (excluding superannuation), the FEG scheme will act as a safety net for these employees and will pay these entitlements in accordance with the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Act 2012 (FEG Act).Lunch n Learn Webinar - Strained Relations
The current trade war with China and what it means for Australia As we leave the Year of the Water Rat for the Metal Oxen, we leave behind a year of anxiety and change for one of hard work and stability. To better understand what is happening, where it may end and maybe some tips on navigating the maze, we've put together a panel of experts on trading with China for our next Lunch n Learn session.Australian Insolvency - February 2021
The tables in the following link summarise data essentials captured from Rodgers Reidy's daily Risk Watch publication, which provides a synopsis of the insolvency market for February 2021 including:Australian Insolvency - January 2021
The tables in the following link summarise data essentials captured from Rodgers Reidy's daily Risk Watch publication, which provides a synopsis of the insolvency market for January 2021 including:Rodgers Reidy Unite with Ascent Partners to provide business turnaround services
We are delighted to announce that Rodgers Reidy have united with Ascent Partners to bring business turnaround services to the printing industry. Ascent Partners specialise in service to the Australian Printing Industry, and together with Rodgers Reidy can provide a wide range of services to struggling printing businesses. A free initial consultation is offered by both Rodgers Reidy and Ascent Partners.New Simplified Liquidation Pathway
The Creditors Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) process in Australia has been streamlined by the Federal Government providing a simpler pathway that will be quicker while providing better returns for creditors. A new streamlined liquidation pathway was enacted by the Australian Federal Government on 1 January 2021 which is intended to reduce time and cost in the creditors voluntary liquidation (CVL) process and aims to ensure better returns for creditors.Australian Insolvency - December 2020
The tables in the following link summarise data essentials captured from Rodgers Reidy's daily Risk Watch publication, which provides a synopsis of the insolvency market for December 2020 including:Webinar Recording: How to Lose a President in 10 Days
The Rodgers Reidy January 2021 webinar featuring Brent Morgan (Rodgers Reidy - Melbourne) and Wayne P. Weitz, CTP (B Riley Advisory Services - New York) where they discuss the current situation in the United States surrounding the presidential election, inauguration, impeachment, riots and others matters, including the effect it may have on the Australian economy and business can be watched in the video in the link below.Changes to Director Penalty Notices go un-noticed
Among all of the changes during the past 12 months to the business landscape in Australia, a critical change for Directors’ personal liability may not have been as widely talked about as it otherwise would have.Webinar Recording: Return to Work 2021 (the road to recovery)
The video from our Lunch N Learn session on 16 December 2020 on Return To Work issues, including Employment and the Property outlook for 2021 with panelists Brent Morgan, Neil Salvador, Paul Sutherland and Neil McLean.Can PPSA protect a Directors personal position?
In these challenging times, many business owners are facing circumstances that they have never faced before.How are a director’s outstanding employee entitlements dealt with in a Liquidation?
An Insolvency Practitioner’s response to this question is guided by the definition of “Excluded Employee” within Section 556 of the Corporations Act 2001.Australian Insolvency - November 2020
The tables in the following link summarise data essentials captured from Rodgers Reidy's daily Risk Watch publication, which provides a synopsis of the insolvency market for November 2020Webinar Recap 18 November 2020: Australia vs USA Clash of the Debtor in Possession
Rodgers Reidy hosted an insightful webinar on 18 November 2020, featuring Wayne Weitz from B. Riley Financial (USA) and Andrew Barnden from Rodgers Reidy (Aus), with others as they explored the new Debtor in Possession rules that will be used in Australia.Find the right professional using the below dropdowns. Our reach covers the globe with a network of over 300 offices.
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