Guides
Missed the Deadline? How To Make a Late Appeal to the Tax Tribunal
The 30-day appeal deadline has passed—but your appeal rights may not have disappeared. Here's what the law says about late appeals, and how to make one.
Liam Williams
Law and tax student researching UK tax tribunal procedures. Imperial College London graduate. Building plain-English resources for self-represented taxpayers.
Guides
HMRC's Internal Review: What It Is and Whether To Request One
Before you go to tribunal, there's a free step that changes the outcome more often than you'd expect. Here's how HMRC's statutory review works—and when to use it.
Issues
What Is a Reasonable Excuse? (And Will HMRC Accept Yours?)
HMRC has penalised you for a late return or payment. You had a good reason. But is it good enough? Here's what actually counts as a reasonable excuse.
Guides
Understanding Your Appeal Rights: What HMRC Letters Actually Mean
Not every HMRC letter can be appealed. Here's how to tell if yours can—and what to do next.