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Paragraph 34E F1

(1)

In paragraph 34(1)(a) the reference to an amount paid by a person by way of tax includes an amount paid by a person under a contract settlement in connection with tax believed to be due.

(2)

Sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) apply if the person who paid the amount under the contract settlement (“the payer”) and the person from whom the tax was due (“the taxpayer”) are not the same person.

(3)

In relation to a claim under paragraph 34 in respect of that amount—

(a)

the references to the claimant in paragraph 34A(5) to (7) (Cases D, E and F) have effect as if they included the taxpayer,

(b)

the reference to the claimant in paragraph 34A(8) (Case G) has effect as if it were a reference to the taxpayer,

(c)

the reference to the claimant in paragraph 34D(1)(b) has effect as if it were a reference to the taxpayer, and

(d)

references to tax in Schedule 11A (as it applies to a claim under paragraph 34) include such an amount.

(4)

Sub-paragraph (5) applies where the grounds for giving effect to a claim by the payer in respect of the amount also provide grounds for a discovery assessment on the taxpayer in respect of any land transaction.

(5)

The Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs may set any amount repayable to the payer by virtue of the claim against any amount payable by the taxpayer by virtue of the assessment.

(6)

The obligations of the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs and the taxpayer are discharged to the extent of any set-off under sub-paragraph (5).

(7)

“Contract settlement” means an agreement made in connection with any person's liability to make a payment to the Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs under or by virtue of an enactment.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Sch. 10 paras. 34-34E substituted for Sch. 10 para. 34 (with effect in accordance with s. 28(2) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 12 para. 2

Notes on Schedule 10

Modifications

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Sch. 10 applied (with modifications) (with effect in accordance with Sch. 61 para. 29(2)(a) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2009 (c. 10), Sch. 61 para. 7(9)

Notes on Part 6

Textual amendments

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Words in Sch. 10 Pt. 6 heading inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 28(2) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 3) Act 2010 (c. 33), Sch. 12 para. 4(2)