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Case management before the tribunal

Adam Craggs and Dan Williams (RPC) consider the various stages involved in an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal and focus on the FTT’s case management powers throughout the process.

This article considers the various stages involved in an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) and will focus in particular on the FTT’s case management powers throughout the process.

An appeal to the FTT broadly involves the following:

  • categorisation of the appeal;
  • case management directions issued by the FTT;
  • considering HMRC’s statement of case;
  • disclosure;
  • preparation of any witness evidence (including any expert evidence);
  • preparation of a statement of agreed facts and issues;
  • preparation for the appeal hearing; and
  • attending the appeal hearing.

Categorisation of the appeal

Under The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules SI 2009/273 (‘FTT rules’) r 23 when the FTT receives a notice of appeal application notice or notice...

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