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eBulletin: Directors can be held personally liable for company tax obligations

11 March 2010

Recently, the NSW Supreme Court found a director of an insolvent company liable for the company's tax obligations, despite his being unaware of its financial position.

The decision highlights that failure to maintain proper financial records and keep informed of the company's solvency can result in a director being held personally liable for tax obligations of the company.

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Author: Bill Brown
Firm: Lander & Rogers

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