Penalties for breach of obligations

Procedure on appeal against penalty18

1

Notice of an appeal under regulation 17 must be given—

a

in writing,

b

before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which notification under regulation 16 was given, and

c

to HMRC.

2

It must state the grounds of appeal.

3

On an appeal under regulation 17(a) that is notified to the tribunal, the tribunal may confirm or cancel the decision.

4

On an appeal under regulation 17(b) that is notified to the tribunal, the tribunal may—

a

confirm the decision, or

b

substitute for the decision another decision that the officer of Revenue and Customs had power to make.

5

Subject to this regulation and regulation 19, the provisions of Part 5 of TMA 197013 relating to appeals have effect in relation to appeals under regulation 17 as they have effect in relation to an appeal against an assessment to income tax.