Challenging an HMRC VAT Assessment: A Guide to Contesting Unjust or Incorrect Assessments

• Navigating VAT assessments with HMRC can be challenging
• Steps to contest an unjust or incorrect VAT assessment
• Need to provide specific reasons or grounds for appeal
• HMRC must use “best judgement” in issuing assessments
• Unknown factors can affect VAT calculation
• 30-day window to appeal or request a review
• Flawed methodology can be a compelling case for appeal

Source: deeksvat.co.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.