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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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.
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.