- The FTT dismissed Akhtar’s appeal against HMRC’s VAT assessments due to missing records.
- Akhtar failed to keep required business records despite HMRC’s advice.
- The assessments were deemed to be made to best judgment.
- Akhtar’s arguments did not prove the assessed amounts were incorrect.
- COVID-19 restrictions and other factors did not justify adjustments to the assessments.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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