SALF411 - Enquiries into Tax Returns: Time Limits for Discovery Assessments


Section 34(1)

4.92In any case of incomplete disclosure without fraudulent or negligent conduct the time limit for a discovery assessment is not later than five years after the 31st January next following the tax year to which it relates.

Section 36(1)

4.93In any case with fraudulent or negligent conduct the time limit for a discovery assessment is not later than 20 years after the 31st January next following the tax year to which it relates.

Payment of tax

Section 59B(6)

4.94The due date for tax charged by a discovery assessment is 30 days after the notice of the assessment is given (delivered).