Finance Act 2003, Section 206 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)In section 105(1) of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9) (evidence in cases of fraudulent conduct), for paragraphs (a) and (b) and the word “that” preceding them substitute—
“(a)that where serious tax fraud has been committed the Board may accept a money settlement and that the Board will accept such a settlement, and will not pursue a criminal prosecution, if he makes a full confession of all tax irregularities, or
(b)that the extent to which he is helpful and volunteers information is a factor that will be taken into account in determining the amount of any penalty,”.
(2)For the heading to that section substitute “ Admissibility of evidence not affected by offer of settlement etc ”.
(3)In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 18 to the Finance Act 1999 (c. 16) (which makes corresponding provision in relation to stamp duty), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute—
“(a)that where serious stamp duty fraud has been committed the Board may accept a money settlement and that the Board will accept such a settlement, and will not pursue a criminal prosecution, if he makes a full confession of all stamp duty irregularities, or
(b)that the extent to which he is helpful and volunteers information is a factor that will be taken into account in determining the amount of any penalty,”.
(4)For the heading before that paragraph substitute “ Admissibility of evidence not affected by offer of settlement etc ”.
(5)The above amendments have effect in relation to statements made, or documents produced, after the passing of this Act.
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