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Mjhhh(Newbie)Newbie
28 May 2025

Hi all,

I was issued a Director Penalty Notice (lockdown) which has a 21 day turn around to either pay the notice or rectify the issue. I’ve provided a written response to the ATO and the person on the phone I was liaising with advised the only way to submit correspondence is via fax or post. I am concerned about the strict turnaround and wondering whether the ATO even has capacity to receive, process, respond and liaise with me within this time frame. Any guidance or advice is greatly appreciated.

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KaraATO(Community Support)Community Support
30 May 2025

Hi @Mjhhh,


Without knowing the full situation, if there's a debt outstanding on the company, I'd recommend addressing it as soon as possible, by payment in full or a payment plan, as this will prevent any firmer action on the DPNs.

 

If you’ve sent us info, we’ll respond, but please note it can take up to 28 days for us to receive it. You can also review DPN defence options, but strict eligibility criteria apply.

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