PART 6RETURNS AND PAYMENTS

CHAPTER 2LIABILITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF TAX

Liability for tax

I156Liability for tax

1

The buyer in a chargeable transaction must pay the tax in respect of that transaction and accordingly the buyer is chargeable to the tax for the purposes of TCMA.

2

As to the liability of buyers acting jointly, see—

a

sections 37 to 40 (joint buyers),

b

Schedule 7 (partnerships), and

c

Schedule 8 (trusts).

Payment of tax

I257Payment of tax

1

Where a buyer in a land transaction makes a return, the buyer must pay any amount, or any additional amount, of tax payable not later than the filing date for the return.

2

Where a buyer in a land transaction amends a return in respect of that transaction, the buyer must pay any amount, or any additional amount, of tax payable as a result of that amendment—

a

if the amendment is made by the filing date for that return, not later than that date, and

b

if the amendment is made after the filing date for the return, when the buyer gives notice of the amendment to WRA.

3

But see Chapter 3 (deferral of tax).