Will HMRC cancel penalties ?

Will HMRC cancel penalties ?

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My client is based overseas in India. 

Despite submitting an online authorisation request at least twice.  The First time, my client received the authorisation code it was pass 28 days due to the problems with the Indian post. Second time they never received the authorisation code.

In the end got fed up and sent him a 64-8 for him to sign and send back to HMRC

Unfortunately, my client has incurred at least £900 in penalties in total (for him and his wife).

I know HMRC are quite strict waving penalties but due to postal issues can this be perceived as a reasonable excuse.  I am thinking to write to HMRC and asked to cancel the penalties.

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By SteveOH
04th Jun 2013 22:52

Probably not

Are you talking about penalties for the late filing of a Personal Tax Return? You do not need 64-8 authorisation to file the Return online. So HMRC may not be sympathetic. No harm in trying though.

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By Les Howard
05th Jun 2013 09:40

Always challenge HMRC penalties

Always challenge penalties issued by HMRC. If you can provide a clear explanation of what happened and when, then you will increase your chances of success.

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By sash100
22nd Jul 2013 17:43

just to let you know

I did write a letter and HMRC kindly cancelled the penalties

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