# Finance Act 1996, Section 49: Accounting for tax and time for payment.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Regulations may provide that a registered person shall—
(a) account for tax by reference to such periods (accounting periods) as may be determined by or under the regulations;
(b) make, in relation to accounting periods, returns in such form ... and at such times as may be so determined;
(c) pay tax at such times and in such manner as may be so determined.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/8/section/49 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/finance-act-1996/section-49
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