Tax Office hits Jim’s Plumbing franchise with wind-up order

The Australian Taxation Office has applied to wind-up Jim’s Plumbing, one of the several trade-based franchises run by entrepreneur Jim Penman under the well-known Jim’s Group banner, with a hearing set for the Federal Court on July 20.

Penman was contacted by SmartCompany this morning for comment, but was unaware the notice had even been filed. He has confirmed that Jim’s Plumbing has received the wind-up order and says he is now in the process of contacting the head of Jim’s Plumbing, David Ellingson, to find out more information.