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IR35 And Off-Payroll Working Appeals
How to appeal an HMRC IR35 or off-payroll working decision—which regime applies, who has appeal rights, the Ready Mixed Concrete test after PGMOL, and the mechanics of getting to the tribunal.
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SDLT Appeals: How To Challenge A Stamp Duty Decision
Stamp duty land tax has its own compliance and appeal regime—separate from income tax. This guide covers the most common SDLT disputes, how to correct returns, challenge HMRC decisions, and appeal penalties.
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VAT Penalties And Appeals: A Guide For Small Businesses
VAT penalties work differently from income tax—including a pay-first rule that can block your appeal. This guide covers default surcharges, the new penalty regime, best judgment assessments, the Steptoe defence, and how to apply for hardship.
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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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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 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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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.