SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 46Duties of senior accounting officers of qualifying companies

Appeal

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1

A person may appeal against a decision of HMRC that a penalty is payable by that person.

2

Notice of an appeal must be given—

a

in writing,

b

before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which the notification under paragraph 9 was issued, and

c

to HMRC.

3

Notice of an appeal must state the grounds of appeal.

4

On an appeal that is notified to the tribunal, the tribunal may confirm or cancel the decision.

5

Subject to this paragraph and paragraph 11, the provisions of Part 5 of TMA 1970 relating to appeals have effect in relation to appeals under this Schedule as they have effect in relation to an appeal against an assessment to income tax.