# Finance Act 2007, Paragraph 11

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

(1) If they think it right because of special circumstances, HMRC may reduce a penalty under paragraph 1, 1A or 2.
(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 for a penalty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/11/schedule/24/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/finance-act-2007/schedule-24/paragraph-11
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