Northern Irish business insolvencies increase whilst personal insolvencies fall – Credit Connect

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies increased quadrupled, whilst personal insolvencies fell by over 25%r in Northern Ireland in May 2024. The data showed that there were 44 company insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland, the figures were four times higher than in May 2023. The business insolvencies comprised of…

Australia's tax system is an unwitting 'weapon' family violence offenders use against their victims. These people want to stop it. – ABC News

In short: Family violence perpetrators are burdening their partners with tax debts they cannot shake, sometimes leading to bankruptcy. A change in the federal budget means the tax office can defer chasing debts in certain circumstances. What’s next? Advocates want the ATO to adopt a model used overseas, in which debts are reassigned to perpetrators.…