ARTG6020 - Restoration decisions: Reviews and appeals: Telling the customer of the decision

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp decision maker must tell the customer of their restoration decision in writing. This is known as a decision letter. In the letter the decision maker must

  • explain to the customer
  • what we believe the facts to be
  • what the decision is
  • the reasons for the decision
  • the law supporting that decision
  • what will happen if we do not hear from the customer within the time limit
  • tell the customer of their rights if they disagree, including
  • what to do if they have new information
  • their right to a review of the decision
  • their right of appeal
  • the relevant time limits, see ARTG6240
  • where to get further information.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp decision letter should usually clearly explain the way to challenge the restoration decisions is different from the way they should challenge the associated seizure decision.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp decision letter should state clearly where the customer should write to if they want HMRC to review the matter.