- Five Star (Development) Homes Ltd lost its appeal against late VAT filing penalties.
- The company blamed software failure and a trainee’s failure to notify the MD about penalty letters.
- The tribunal ruled these were not reasonable excuses or special circumstances.
- Reliance on an inadequately supervised trainee and financial difficulties were also rejected as valid excuses.
- The penalties were upheld as properly issued and the appeal was dismissed.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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