VAT TRIBUNAL ALERT
It has come to my attention that HMRC have been referring to Anthony Elliot-Square, IPT, FTI and FCIB in evidence and suggesting things which are completely untrue. Please inform me if this is happening in your case and take the opportunity to counter their blatant misuse of information.
Recently, HMRC has started submitting evidence regarding financial transactions within the First Curacao International Bank (FCIB). This so-called evidence could be highly prejudicial to your case and it is unlikely that you will have the resources or knowledge to counter it. It is essential that you obtain expert help in analysing the HMRC methodology and conclusions.
Study of past decisions, reinforced by personal observations and participation in recent VAT Tribunals, has convinced Anthony Elliot-Square that traders have severely reduced their chances of success in Appeal because they have not effectively challenged HMRC’s so-called expert evidence.
We believe that the majority of HMRC claims can be disproved if adequate resources are devoted to collecting and analysing authoritative information. To achieve this we have identified a number of professional partners who can help traders address these issues.
If you have a VAT Tribunal Appeal pending, and wish to improve your chances of success, please contact Anthony Elliot-Square on 01963-251222 or email Anthony@thirddimension.co.uk.
REMEMBER:
- You only get one chance to present evidence, or to respond to HMRC claims – you must be fully prepared before the Tribunal and be ready for every eventuality.
- HMRC’s aim is NOT to be fair, it is to win at all costs, to deny as many traders as possible their input tax refund.
- HMRC will use anything to influence the Tribunal against the trader and to taint the industry and the trader.
- The Tribunal considers you guilty from the outset – you have to prove your innocence.
This is not an attempt to steal business from the various legal teams and VAT consultants currently supporting traders. We would be happy to work with your current team by providing the necessary independent support, uncluttered by legal process to provide professional information and analysis to evidential standard.