Guides - Tax Tribunal Help (Page 2)

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The New Penalty Regime: Points-Based Late Filing And Percentage-Based Late Payment Penalties

From January 2023 for VAT and April 2026 for income tax, HMRC uses a new penalty system: points for late filing, percentage-based charges for late payment. Here's how it works, what the tribunal has already decided, and what you can do about it.

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Writing Your Grounds of Appeal: What To Say (And What To Avoid)

Your grounds of appeal are the most important thing you write. Here's what effective grounds look like—telling the tribunal what HMRC got wrong, why it matters, and what you want instead.

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Self-Assessment Penalties: How They're Calculated And How To Challenge Them

SA penalties can reach £1,600 even if you owe no tax. Here's how they stack up, how to check HMRC's calculation, and your options for challenging them.

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The High Income Child Benefit Charge: What It Is and How To Challenge It

HMRC says you owe thousands for a tax charge you've never heard of. Here's what HICBC is, how it's calculated, and what you can do about it.

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HMRC Enquiries and Closure Notices: What To Expect and What To Do

HMRC has opened an enquiry into your tax return. This guide explains what happens during an enquiry, your rights, how it ends with a closure notice, and what to do next.

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After Your Tax Tribunal Decision: What Happens Next

The tribunal has issued its decision. Here's what it means, what happens to your tax bill, and your options if you want to challenge the outcome—including the costs risk of going further.

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Preparing For Your Tax Tribunal Hearing: A Practical Guide

Your hearing date is set. Here's how to prepare your evidence, build your bundle, and present your case—whether it's on paper, by video, or in person.

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The Complete Timeline of a UK Tax Dispute

A roadmap of every stage from HMRC decision to final resolution—with the deadlines, exit points, and danger zones that most guides don't mention.

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Settling Your Tax Tribunal Case: Negotiation, ADR, and Section 54 Agreements

Most tax tribunal cases never reach a hearing. Here's how settlement works—from direct negotiation and ADR to the legal mechanism that makes it binding.

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HMRC Penalties Explained: What You've Been Charged And What You Can Do

HMRC has issued you a penalty. Here's how to identify which type it is, how the amount was calculated, and whether you have grounds to challenge it.

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Tax Tribunal Tracks and Costs: What Your Case Category Means

The tribunal has allocated your case to a category. Here's what each track involves, whether you face any costs risk, and the one deadline you cannot afford to miss.

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How To Appeal to the Tax Tribunal: A Step-by-Step Guide

You've decided to appeal. Here's exactly how to file your appeal with the First-tier Tribunal—online or by post—what to include, and what happens next.