Hi, I sent my witness statement over. I believe I am waiting for hearing date now. Seems to be really dragging on

That's really helpful thank you

I haven't yet. I will be doing this all weekend. As soon as I am done I will send it over. I'm struggling though as I don't really know what the witness statement should look like.

I know this seems to have gone on a long time now. I'm currently at the Tribunal stage with TAX appeals. After I send over my Witness statement they will arrange a hearing date. This was originally supposed to be completed in October but I requested an extension due to personal reasons. I have previously spoken to MP and Action Fraud who didn't help at all really. Obviously a lot of time has passed and more people have now come forward I'm not sure whether it would be worth going down that route again.

Hi. Hope all is well. My witness statement for the appeal is due in before March 3rd. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or points to add just to give me the best possible chance. I understand a few people have had really positive outcomes, I was obviously hoping for the same. Thanks,

Hi, i received the same response by Action Fraud about an hour ago

Hi yes. I have it in my emails.

Hi Please complete so we can start your tax rebate claim Name Full Address and postcode Date you moved into your address Date of birth Clear copies of your 2017/18 and 2018/19 P60 Mobile number National Insurance Number Have you been self employed before Y/N If yes Do you have unique tax reference number ? Do you have a government gateway account ? if Yes What is the gateway number and password

15 . 19th March 2020 16. 16th May 2020 17. 16th May 2020

The whole amount claimed was £12000 I received £4000 in my bank from FTR. 1. They rang me. i think my number was passed on to them 2.Claire, I was never given a surname 3.Check if eligible for tax rebate 4. P60-Email 5.Yes. I gave NI number and they obtained UTR 6.No 7.No 8.No 9.No 10.No 11.No 12.No 13.No 14.No

That's a really good idea!! I'm going to encourage more people to join the group too

I know my local MP is aware of it from other victims. I have composed an email which I am sending today. Maybe if we had more idea of the actual amount of money which FTR has taken overall they may realise the extent of it.

There's 9 other people that I know about. It's a lot of money between us all. I believe they gave you a referral fee for each person you referred. I am not entirely sure though because I didnt refer anyone.

I've told absolutely everything. Gave the details of FTR. Explained exactly what happened and the amount of money involved. 3 of us have received the same letter today by the looks of it

I have received the attached letter timer_28d (2) updated1.pdf

Thank you I will send this now and keep you updated. Thank you for your help

26th July 2021

Sent HMRC SAR on 23th July. ( this was sent previously at the start of July but was incorrect) I've never received a letter rejecting an initial appeal. I sent an email to my caseworker wishing to dispute the amounts last week. The letter which is attached is what I received yesterday.

Will do this tonight thank you all hmrc1.pdf

I am trying to copy and paste but it won't let me Hi, Just an update. I have received a letter from my case worker outlining her view of the matter. The EIS claims made are invalid and because I have not disputed their decision to remove them I am liable to pay all tax paid to FTR. It says I made a contractual arrangement with the agent who provided my personal information and it is not for the HMRC to judge the reasonableness of my decision to engage with an agent. They empathise with anyone who have been misled about tax affairs but the responsibly lies with me. Is there a way to post the letter or send it to somebody for advise on my next step? The next options are ask for an independent review. Appeal to the tax tribunal or withdraw my appeal

Hi, Just an update. I have received a letter from my case worker outlining her view of the matter. The EIS claims made are invalid and because I have not disputed their decision to remove them I am liable to pay all tax paid to FTR. It says I made a contractual arrangement with the agent who provided my personal information and it is not for the HMRC to judge the reasonableness of my decision to engage with an agent. They empathise with anyone who have been misled about tax affairs but the responsibly lies with me. Is there a way to post the letter or send it to somebody for advise on my next step? The next options are ask for an independent review. Appeal to the tax tribunal or withdraw my appeal

Any update on this?

Her email signature says- Her name | ISBC | Complex & Agents | Indv and small Business Compliance, HM Revenue and Customs, BX9 1LE Don't know if that helps?

Sent email as advised. They wanted to ring to discuss further but I confirmed I would like everything in writing. Reply is below- Dear Alvinsmalvin, The email you sent regarding the reason for the appeal is sufficient. I will send a letter to you next week and this will set out HMRC’s view of the matter. The view of the matter has to be sent to you before an appeal or independent review can be considered. If after receiving the view of the matter letter you then wish to continue with the appeal or an independent review I can ask for that to be done. At that point I will arrange for the tax to be informally stood over. Interest will still accrue and be applied if HMRC’s decision is upheld. Please contact the time to pay helpline on 0300 200 3835 to discuss your payment options. Any payments you make will reduce the interest. If HMRC’s decision is reversed the payments you make will be repaid to you. I understand you would prefer to deal with this via email. I am here to guide you through the process. Kind regards

Thank you so much the exact amount I received from FTR was 4016 Thank you so much I will do that tomorrow. The date on the letter is 1st August to appeal