Point in time view as at 01/10/2021.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Finance Act 2020, Cross Heading: Special reduction.
57(1)If HMRC think it right because of special circumstances, they may reduce a penalty under this Part of this Schedule.U.K.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1) “special circumstances” does not include—
(a)ability to pay, or
(b)the fact that a potential loss of revenue from one taxpayer is balanced by a potential over-payment by another.
(3)In sub-paragraph (1) the reference to reducing a penalty includes a reference to—
(a)staying a penalty, and
(b)agreeing a compromise in relation to proceedings in respect of a penalty.
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