Paragraph 57C F1

(1)

This paragraph applies if a return under paragraph 52, or any information accompanying such a return—

(a)

is given otherwise than in accordance with paragraph 52A, or

(b)

contains a material inaccuracy—

(i)

which is careless or deliberate, or

(ii)

which is not corrected as required by paragraph 52(7).

(2)

The company is liable for a penalty of an amount decided by HMRC.

(3)

The penalty must not exceed £5,000.

(4)

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) an inaccuracy is careless if it is due to a failure by the company to take reasonable care.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 5 paras. 57A-57E and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 8 paras. 220, 222