Georgina Sadiq v Commissioners for Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs
Decision date: 25 February 2011
Neutral citation: [2011] UKFTT 144 (TC)
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Short overview
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This case concerns an out-of-time appeal against HMRC decisions of 18 August 2008 where the appellant sought admission of a late appeal under rule 20 (and extension under rule 5). The Tribunal found no reasonable excuse for the delay, the appellant had not shown a reasonable prospect of success given limited disclosure and non‑cooperation, and refused to extend time. The late appeal was not admitted.
Ratio decidendi
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The Tribunal refused to admit the late appeal because there was no satisfactory explanation for the delay and the appellant failed to provide adequate evidence to show a reasonable prospect of success; lack of cooperation and prolonged failure to produce requested information justified refusal to extend time.
Obiter dicta
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The Tribunal observed that an insolvency event or a change of instructions to counsel, if not promptly and fully explained with supporting evidence, will generally not by itself justify an extension of time; parties and their agents are expected to give clear dates and reasons when seeking time extensions.