85(1)This paragraph applies where a company carrying on insurance business delivers a company tax return based wholly or partly on accounts drawn up using the method described in paragraph 52 of Schedule 9A to the [1985 c. 6.] Companies Act 1985.
That paragraph provides for a technical provision to be made in the accounts which is later replaced by a provision for estimated claims outstanding.
(2)Where this paragraph applies—
(a)the company may make any amendments of its return arising from the replacement of the technical provision at any time within twelve months from the date on which the provision was replaced, and
(b)the Inland Revenue may give notice of enquiry into the return at any time up to two years from that date.
(3)Nothing in this paragraph prevents notice of enquiry being given at any later time in accordance with the general rule in paragraph 24(3).