Penalty for failure to make returns
Section 159 – Penalty for failure to make returns
202.This section provides that a person is liable to a penalty where they fail to make a tax return (defined in the provisions listed in the table) on or before the filing date (as defined in section 82). Where a person’s failure either falls: a) within more than one provision listed in the table; or b) within more than one provision in sections 160 to 167, the person is liable to a penalty for each of those returns and failures. Sections 160 to 163 apply in relation to a return listed in the table which is connected to LBTT. Sections 164 to 167 apply in relation to a return listed in the table which is connected to SLfT.
