- The FTT dismissed an appeal by Mrs. Kaffel against HMRC’s decision to deny an exception for compulsory VAT registration.
- Mrs. Kaffel, a relationship counsellor, exceeded the VAT-registration threshold due to increased demand during Covid lockdowns.
- She argued for an exception as demand returned to normal and she planned to reduce her hours.
- She miscalculated the registration threshold breach date, thinking it was March 2021 instead of October 2020.
- HMRC denied the exception as she was still in a period of high demand and had not reduced future turnover.
- The FTT concluded HMRC’s decision was reasonable, focusing on the breach date and subsequent 30 days.
- HMRC’s questionnaire sought relevant information for assessment, and Mrs. Kaffel’s response mentioned future workload reduction plans.
- The FTT found no irrelevant factors considered by HMRC and upheld their decision.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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