Ten Tips for all Directors on how to minimise your risk of being personally liable for company debts The ATO have ever increasing powers and right now the they are increasing its use of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) for unpaid PAYG tax and superannuation debts. The ATO have adopted this strategy since the new laws were passed in July 2012. It is predicted by Irish Bentley Lawyers that DPNs will become one of the ATO’s main collection tools. Directors of companies with arrears need to take prompt action to avoid or mitigate personal liability.