Snapcrest Ltd v Revenue & Customs (VALUE ADDED TAX - permission to make a late appeal) [2020] UKFTT 320 (TC) (05 August 2020)

Snapcrest Ltd v Revenue & Customs (VALUE ADDED TAX - permission to make a late appeal) [2020] UKFTT 320 (TC) (05 August 2020)

The delay of 7 days was neither serious nor significant and occurred for a reasonable and understandable reason. Evaluating all the circumstances, including prejudice and the general impression of the merits, it is appropriate to grant permission for the late appeal.

Citation
[2020] UKFTT 320
Parties
Appellant: Snapcrest Limited; Respondents: The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
05 August 2020
Procedural Posture
VAT Appeal / Application for Permission to Make a Late Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to make a late appeal upheld
Legal Topics
Value Added Tax, Late Appeal, Relief From Sanctions, Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Snapcrest Limited

Appellant

The Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

Respondents

Procedural Posture

VAT Appeal / Application for Permission to Make a Late Appeal

  1. 1 Whether permission should be granted for a late appeal against a VAT review conclusion
  2. 2 Whether the delay was serious or significant
  3. 3 Whether there was good reason for the delay

Ratio Decidendi

The delay of 7 days was neither serious nor significant and occurred for a reasonable and understandable reason. Evaluating all the circumstances, including prejudice and the general impression of the merits, it is appropriate to grant permission for the late appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to make a late appeal upheld

Orders

  • Permission granted for the late appeal to proceed