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VCP11032 | Discretion, reasonable excuse and mitigation: Reasonable excuse

From HM Revenue & Customs · VAT Civil Penalties

Where a reasonable excuse exists there is no liability to penalty.

It is important to consider each case on its own merits and remember that Section 71 of the VAT Act 1994 does not allow reliance on a third party to be used as a reasonable excuse.