Appeal to the tax tribunal
The tribunal's decision
You鈥檒l usually get the tribunal鈥檚 decision:
- in writing, if you did not have a hearing (the decision will be based on the appeal form and other paperwork)
- in writing within 1 month, if you鈥檝e had a 鈥榖asic鈥� case - you鈥檒l sometimes get a decision on the day
- in writing within 2 months, if you鈥檝e had a 鈥榮tandard鈥� or 鈥榗omplex鈥� hearing
If you lose your case
If you lose your case, you may be able to:
- get a decision 鈥榮et aside鈥�
- ask for permission to appeal
Get a decision set aside
You can ask for a decision to be 鈥榮et aside鈥� (cancelled), but only if you think there was a mistake in the process. The letter you get with the decision will tell you how to do this. Contact if you need help.
Ask for permission to appeal
You may be able to appeal against the decision if the tribunal made a legal mistake, for example if it did not:
- apply the law correctly
- fully explain its decision
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Ask for full written reasons if you鈥檝e not had them already. You must do this within 28 days of the date on the decision notice - the decision notice will tell you how.
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Ask for permission to appeal - download the appeal form and read the guidance notes. You must do this within 56 days of the date given on the full written reasons.
Send the appeal form to:
First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)
PO Box 16972
Birmingham
B16 6TZ
Tax Tribunal
[email protected]
Telephone: 0300 123 1024
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
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After you send the form
A judge will decide if you can take your case to a higher tribunal, called the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery). Appeal to the Upper Tribunal if you get permission.
If you鈥檙e refused permission to appeal
You can apply to the Upper Tribunal for permission to appeal if the First-tier Tribunal refuses, or only gives you permission to appeal on limited grounds.