SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 24U.K.Penalties for errors

Part 4U.K.Miscellaneous

AgencyU.K.

18(1)P is liable under paragraph 1(1)(a) where a document which contains a careless inaccuracy (within the meaning of paragraph 3) is given to HMRC on P's behalf.U.K.

(2)In paragraph 2(1)(b) and (2)(a) a reference to P includes a reference to a person who acts on P's behalf in relation to tax.

(3)Despite sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), P is not liable to a penalty [F1under paragraph 1 or 2] in respect of anything done or omitted by P's agent where P satisfies HMRC that P took reasonable care to avoid inaccuracy (in relation to paragraph 1) or unreasonable failure (in relation to paragraph 2).

(4)In paragraph 3(1)(a) (whether in its application to a document given by P or, by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) above, in its application to a document given on P's behalf) a reference to P includes a reference to a person who acts on P's behalf in relation to tax.

(5)In paragraph 3(2) a reference to P includes a reference to a person who acts on P's behalf in relation to tax.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in Sch. 24 para. 18(3) inserted (1.4.2009) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 122(2), Sch. 40 para. 15; S.I. 2009/571, art. 2

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 24 para. 18 in force at 1.4.2008 for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for certain purposes, 1.1.2009 for certain purposes, and 1.4.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2008/568, art. 2 (with art. 3)