Taxes Management Act 1970

[F1 99 Assisting in preparation of incorrect return, etc. U.K.

Any person who assists in or induces the preparation or delivery of any information, return, accounts or other document which—

(a) he knows will be, or is or are likely to be, used for any purpose of tax, and

(b) he knows to be incorrect,

shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding £3,000.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 99 substituted by Finance Act 1989 (c. 26), s. 166 in relation to assistance and inducements occurring on or after 27 July 1989.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 99 applied (with modifications) by the Oil Taxation Act 1975 (c. 22), s. 1, Sch. 2 para. 1(1)

S. 99 applied (with modifications) by Finance Act 1981 (c. 35), s. 134, Sch. 17 para. 18 (special tax on banking deposits).

C2 S. 99 modified (31.7.1997) by Finance (No. 2) Act 1997 (c. 58), Sch. 2 para. 14(3)(b)

C3 S. 99 applied (N.I.) (1.4.2000) by The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. 2000/121), regs. 1, 7(2)

C4 S. 99 applied (E.W.) (1.4.2000) by Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/944), regs. 1(1), 7(2)

C5 S. 99 modified (with effect in accordance with s. 33(1) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2004 (c. 12), s. 33(7)