Finance Act 2021

Special reductionU.K.

13(1)If HMRC think it right because of special circumstances, they may reduce a penalty under 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 a taxpayer is balanced by a potential over-payment by a taxpayer.

(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 for a penalty.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 26 para. 13 in force at 1.1.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2022/1278, reg. 2(2)

I2Sch. 26 para. 13 in force at 6.4.2024 for specified purposes by S.I. 2024/440, reg. 2(2)