Narendrasinh Chudusama v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Decision date: 28 January 2010
Neutral citation: [2010] UKFTT 81 (TC)
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Short overview
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This appeal concerned a 5% surcharge for late payment of 2007–08 income tax. The Tribunal found Mr Chudusama was credible and had relied on HMRC advice, but that reliance ceased by 11 March 2009 when he knew tax was payable and he did not pay within a reasonable period. The surcharge was not set aside and the appellant remained liable, with permission to apply to appeal.
Ratio decidendi
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Reliance on HMRC advice can amount to a reasonable excuse for late payment, but only for as long as the excuse continues; once the taxpayer knows liability has crystallised they must pay within a reasonable period to avoid surcharge liability.
Obiter dicta
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The Tribunal noted (non-bindingly) that making a payment on account would not necessarily constitute an admission of liability because HMRC could refund any overpayment, and that ignorance of the law is not a reasonable excuse where the taxpayer was in regular contact with HMRC and capable of clarifying payment options.
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