Where an agreement with HMRC cannot be reached, our expert litigators can appeal the decision and conduct tax litigation in the Tax Tribunal in the fields of VAT, Customs and Excise duties. When HMRC assess for unpaid VAT, excise, and customs duties, or decide not to repay VAT input tax, it is important to understand what your options are and how quickly you have to act since an appeal may be made to the Tax Tribunal where strict time limits apply. 

iTax’ litigation is expert in the law pertaining to the conduct of appeals in the tribunal; has many years’ experience in identifying the issues in complex tax matters; is able to establish the evidence required to support your appeal and effectively interview witnesses; is able to draft effective pleadings; and prepare the case properly to be heard before a tax judge. iTax UK believe that the correct expertise to challenge HMRC decisions on legal and factual grounds is the critical key to success. Importantly, businesses also need an honest assessment from their advisers in order to know what the chances of success may be and to properly decide whether to mount an appeal. 

Whilst we view litigation as a last resort due to its costly and uncertain nature and whilst negotiation is nearly always preferable to litigation, it is critical that the tax authorities understand that your advisers have access to litigation as an effective negotiations tool.