SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4... CSOP schemes

F1PART 7Notification of schemes, annual returns and enquiries

Notices and returns to be given electronically etc

28E

(1)

This paragraph applies if a return under paragraph 28B, or any information accompanying such a return—

(a)

is given otherwise than in accordance with paragraph 28D, or

(b)

contains a material inaccuracy—

(i)

which is careless or deliberate, or

(ii)

which is not corrected as required by paragraph 28B(11).

(2)

The scheme organiser is liable for a penalty of an amount decided by HMRC.

(3)

The penalty must not exceed £5,000.

(4)

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) an inaccuracy is careless if it is due to a failure by the scheme organiser to take reasonable care.