SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 23U.K.Data-gathering powers

Part 4U.K.Penalties

Penalties for inaccurate information or documentsU.K.

32(1)This paragraph applies if—U.K.

(a)in complying with a data-holder notice, the data-holder provides inaccurate data, and

(b)condition A, B or C is met.

(2)Condition A is that the inaccuracy is—

(a)due to a failure by the data-holder to take reasonable care, or

(b)deliberate on the data-holder's part.

(3)Condition B is that the data-holder knows of the inaccuracy at the time the data are provided but does not inform HMRC at that time.

(4)Condition C is that the data-holder—

(a)discovers the inaccuracy some time later, and

(b)fails to take reasonable steps to inform HMRC.

(5)If this paragraph applies, the data-holder is liable to a penalty not exceeding £3,000.