How Dom wiped $52,000 in debt and kept his motor vehicle
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Dom’s story
Dom
QueenslandAfter operating as a company and then a sole trader for four years, Dom accumulated $130,000 in debt, primarily owed to the ATO. Unable to manage the mounting tax liabilities, he closed his business and transitioned to PAYG employment. Despite the career change, the historical debt remained unmanageable. We helped Dom set up a Personal Insolvency Agreement (PIA) to consolidate his obligations into an affordable weekly repayment plan, protecting his motor vehicle and allowing him to start fresh without the stress of ATO debt.
Age
Unspecified
Employment status
Full-time employed
Location
Queensland
Household type
Unspecified
Employment
PAYG employee
The challenge
Transitioning from business ownership back to a PAYG wage left Dom trapped by legacy business debts that were impossible to clear on his new income.
Overwhelming ATO debt
The bulk of Dom’s financial burden was a $116,000 tax debt accrued during his time operating as a company and sole trader.
Compounding expenses
Alongside the ATO, he owed $9,500 on a bank loan and $5,000 to Centrelink, bringing his total obligations to $130,000.
Asset risk
Dom’s only asset was his motor vehicle. Without an intervention, he was at severe risk of losing it.
Risk of Bankruptcy
He simply could not afford standard repayments. If forced into bankruptcy, he would lose his vehicle, and his creditors would receive absolutely no dividend.
The solution
Comprehensive financial assessment
Practical guidance
Tailored solutions
Complete transparency
Why this approach worked
Getting started is easy and straightforward
Significant debt reduction
By establishing the PIA, we successfully wiped approximately $52,000 of Dom’s debt. This 40% reduction instantly removed the crushing weight of his unmanageable ATO obligations.
Asset protection & fair returns
Instead of declaring bankruptcy and losing his only asset, Dom was able to retain his motor vehicle. At the same time, his creditors received a guaranteed return, making it a mutually beneficial agreement.
The result
Dom successfully executed a Personal Insolvency Agreement, experiencing immediate financial relief. The outcome eliminated the threat of bankruptcy, saved his motor vehicle, and provided a realistic, stress-free framework of single weekly payments to finally clear his name and start again.
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