SolvedVAEC9050 | How to assess and correct: VAT Amendments: Resulting from a tribunal decision
From HM Revenue & Customs · VAT Assessments and Error Correction
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In such cases, when a repayment is due to a trader, you should take action in accordance with the Appeals Reviews and Tribunals Guidance (ARTG).
When no repayment is due to the trader, for example when a hardship application has been approved, the reviewing officer should ensure that any debt on the computer file is promptly cancelled or reduced as appropriate, by VAT643 action.
In either case, if the VAT Tribunal has accepted that there was reasonable excuse, set an inhibit signal on all relevant lines of the assessment by input of VAT643. This will ensure that the amount in question is not treated as penalty liable if future events cause the period to be re-tested for penalty.