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IS 26/06
Issued
27 Mar 2026

Shortfall penalty for gross carelessness

This interpretation statement explains the meaning of gross carelessness in s 141C of the Tax Administration Act 1994.  It discusses the circumstances that could be relevant in determining whether someone has been grossly careless and how to distinguish gross carelessness from lower levels of negligence.  It also discusses relevant case law and provides several practical examples for clarity.

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