- The case involved appeals against VAT-related Personal Liability Notices (PLNs) totaling £14,295,966 issued to Mr. Ellis as director of three companies.
- The Tribunal considered whether penalties for deliberate inaccuracy in VAT returns were correctly calculated and attributable to Mr. Ellis.
- The Tribunal found that the deliberate inaccuracies in VAT matters were attributable to Mr. Ellis and upheld the penalties.
- The VAT-related appeal was dismissed.
Source: bailii.org
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