Standard practice statements
These statements describe how we will exercise a statutory discretion or deal with practical issues arising out of the administration of the Inland Revenue Acts. Since January 2005, a new referencing system has been adopted for all new standard practice statements. Those issued in the same calendar year will be sequentially numbered and prefixed with a 2-digit year to identify the age of the publication. Standard practice statements issued prior to 2005 will retain their original references until they are replaced or re-issued.
General statements
These statements outline the procedures we will follow in various situations, for example issuing notices, retaining records, releasing information and transferring land.
Disputes resolution
These statements outline how we deal with disputes resolution, for example timeliness, fast-tracking, and issuing notices of proposed adjustment and notices of response.
Investigations
These statements outline how we deal with investigations, for example notification of a pending audit or investigation, tape recording Inland Revenue interviews and finalising agreements.
Processing
These statements outline how we deal with processing issues, for example when tax payments are considered to be received in time.
Returns and debt collection
These statements outline how we deal with returns and debt collection, including remission of penalties and interest, instalment arrangements and writing off tax debt.
Shortfall penalties
These statements outline how we deal with shortfall penalties, including reduction of penalties, voluntary disclosures, evasion, abusive tax position and so on.
Withdrawn statements
These statements have been withdrawn and are provided for historical purposes only.
Date published: 15 Jun 2007
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