Appeals ― the next stage

Produced by Tolley and written by Anne Redston
Personal Tax
Guidance

Appeals ― the next stage

Produced by Tolley and written by Anne Redston
Personal Tax
Guidance
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Anne is a barrister who sits as a judge of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) and the First-tier Tax Tribunal. The commentary in this guidance note is her personal view as she is not authorised to write on behalf of the Tribunals Service or the judiciary.

Introduction

This guidance note outlines what happens after the taxpayer receives the First-tier Tribunal decision notice.

Before you read this guidance note you should read the Appealing an HMRC decision ― outline guidance note. Remember that this guidance note, and the other guidance notes on appealing to the Tribunal, are only a summary; they do not cover all situations. You may need to take further advice in relation to the appeal position. If the taxpayer has received a decision from the Scottish First-tier Tribunal, the procedure may not be the same as that set out here. You are advised to take specialist advice.

The options if the taxpayer is unhappy with the Tribunal decision

Taxpayers who are unhappy with the Tribunal’s decision have a limited

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Anne Redston
Anne Redston

Barrister


Anne Redston is a barrister and consultant editor of Tolley's Yellow Tax Handbook. She is also a judge of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber), the First-tier Tax Tribunal and the Social Entitlement Tribunal. She is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, and a Fellow of both Institutes.   

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