SCHEDULES
C1C2SCHEDULE 23Data-gathering powers
Sch. 23 applied by S.I. 2009/470 reg. 33(1) (as substituted (6.4.2013) by The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/607), regs. 1(1), 9))
Part 1Power to obtain data
Purpose of power
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1
The power in paragraph 1(1) is exercisable to assist with the efficient and effective discharge of HMRC's tax functions—
a
whether a particular function or more generally, and
b
whether involving a particular taxpayer or taxpayers generally.
2
It is additional to and is not limited by other powers that HMRC may have to obtain data (for example, in Schedule 36 to FA 2008).
3
But it may not be used (in place of the power in paragraph 1 of that Schedule) to obtain data required for the purpose of checking the relevant data-holder's own tax position.
4
Sub-paragraph (3) does not prevent use of the power in paragraph 1(1) of this Schedule to obtain data about a matter mentioned in paragraph 14(3)(a) (beneficial ownership of certain payments etc).
5
Nothing in this paragraph limits the use that may be made of data that have been obtained under this Schedule (see section 17(1) of CRCA 2005).
Sch. 23 amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2009/470 reg. 33(1) (6.4.2012) by The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/836), regs. 1, 4