[pocksuppet]

Yes. No country is out here destroying productive businesses because they made a paperwork mistake. The penalty is usually proportionate.

But don't trust me, ask your lawyer.

[worik]

> No country is out here destroying productive businesses because they made a paperwork mistake.

New Zealand. The Accident Compensation Corporation, a compulsory insurance scheme, is absolutely feral. Will crush you "because rules" without a thought.

[pocksuppet]

What were the rules you broke, and what was the penalty?

[worik]

Sigh

Many an varied

I was once charged $1200 for income of $600

Within the rules, could've easily bankrupted me

[stephen_g]

I can see that happening in Australia, our tax office can be absolutely brutal on all but the big companies that can afford really good lawyers.