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(1)A person is liable to a penalty under this section if—
(a)in complying with a notice under section 26, the person provides inaccurate information or provides a document that contains an inaccuracy, and
(b)condition A, B or C is met.
(2)Condition A is that the inaccuracy is careless or deliberate.
An inaccuracy is careless if it is due to a failure by the person to take reasonable care.
(3)Condition B is that the person knows of the inaccuracy at the time the information or document is provided but does not inform HMRC at that time.
(4)Condition C is that the person—
(a)discovers the inaccuracy some time later, and
(b)fails to take reasonable steps to inform HMRC.
(5)The amount of a penalty under this section may not exceed £3,000.
(6)Regulations may amend subsection (5) so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being specified there.
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