Private Bank Statments

[Lambo]

Thanks again Bill, I have contacted the bank and they are happy to provide me with such a letter,

Am I right in saying that before a case goes to The Special Commissioners that the Two parties must attempt and resove the matter to avoid a hearing.

[wamstax]

Once you have the letter - quickly I hope - send letter to HMRC pointing out that to satisfy their question and doubts about the account being non-interest bearing you now enclose evidence of your stance and that they confirm that the matters are now resolved.

You could point out that with the proximity of the new review and appeals procedures if they are now not prepared to treat matters as resolved that you would ask that the matter be reviewed by someone not in the enquiry officer's management chain to ensure that a balanced view is taken before any formal hearing progresses. If they are so sure of their ground then they should make whatever directions/assessments they consider are appropriate to recover whatever duties they (to the best of their judgement and belief) see as unpaid.