sorry lol i've not been actively keeping up to date with it - i've been in hospital for surgery since Oct and only getting round to existing things like this needing updates. FYI: this was sent by HMRC yesterday:

I've not unfortunately - are you able to link me or paste here?

Hi, please see attached the updated directions - the next "deadline" I believe is 27th Jan which is Friday, however, do I need to send anything across? Everything I've sent, is included within their file isn't it? Unless there's anything else now I can include, which may be useful? Directions updated.pdf

Hi slick, I've emailed Tax Appeals and said: "Following HMRC's Application for an Extension of Time and recent Statement of Case PDF, please can I be provided with updated Directions for myself with updated/accurate deadlines?"

Thanks slick. A load of it seems repetitive insofar what I've already told them multiple times, but then again, this is their "overview" I presume.

Hi, please see attached HMRC's Statement of Case. Do I need to do anything now - does this change anything? It's been a long while since the last hearing. PS: the Tribunal did grant the extension in the end. 20221014 Statement of Case.pdf

Hi, I sent this to the FTT and CCd HMRC on Tuesday; still yet to receive a reply. Surely they should’ve acknowledged HMRC’s application for an extension, whether it was acceptance or rejection? Hi, Please can you confirm if HMRC’s application for an extension of time was accepted? I’ve not heard anything via email or phone relating to a decision, so I’m not sure what’s going on. Thanks in advance,

Ahhh, interesting. It seems HMRC are really second-guessing their approach here.

Hi all, Hope you're all well. Just as an update, HMRC sent this last month to myself and Tribunal but I don't have a response (I presume the Tax Appeals response would also CC me). Does this mean it's NOT been accepted? PS: it's interesting the nature of why they're asking for an extension... PPS: I presume there's nothing I need to do until HMRC has sorted there side? Application for Extension of Time.pdf

Yes that's right. However, I presume that's also more time for me to prepare and others to potentially help find useful information, and perhaps other articles/outlets to feature reports/Government meeting updates, etc. Also, I understand my interest on the amount "owed" to still be paused, pending outcome of this appeal, so I can't see any problems my side - unless I'm wrong?

Hi all, Sorry for delay - I've been working non-stop but just got a bit of time now to update you. Essentially, the hearing lasted 10-15 mins and was in relation to HMRC's strike out application. In summary, the Judge finally refused their application as they don't see any clear or obvious reason to accept the strike out, and so now my appeal progresses on. The notes I prepared, etc, weren't required so I will save them for later. I didn't really need to say anything as it was more for HMRC to provide definitive reasoning behind their application, which they couldn't, hence the Judge's decision. Please see attached for PDFs for next steps, etc. Directions.pdf

Last time, the Judge provided me with, I would say, the most amount of time to speak. She started with HMRC, and they moved on to me. Essentially, since HMRC last responded to me (the original document I scribbled notes on), I feel it's right I should go first and just comment on each of their responses. I'll leave sending that link to them, just in case HMRC then find something against it. I'll just bring it up, and mention the above quotes.

I could also add... In a time where the nation has the least amount of trust in Government and their departments, whereby the taxpayers believe the Government is pretty much taking the p*ss out of residents left, right, and centre... HMRC is doing this..

Hi, please see my notes for this afternoon's hearing. Please let me know if I've missed something major, or if I've included something irrelevant. PS: is it worth me sending that ParliamentLive.TV link to Tribunal and HMRC in preparation for the hearing (with the timestamp auto locked)? I'm aware the "bald guy" sorry - I don't know who that is - response is "we DO need to look at whether our balance of checking is right". "It's an unregulated market, and no doubt there are agents who scam us [HMRC] or taxpayer" "It is an area of concern, and need to drive standards up, and PROTECT taxpayers" In relation to HMRC checking whether EIS schemes companies and checks exist... "We do security checks" - which implies HMRC recognised them as valid... Process now, check later introduced in 1990's - WAY OUTDATED! "We need to focus on bad players in the market..." I'M LITERALLY GIVING THEM ONE, AND THEY'RE PUNISHING THE TAXPAYER. SO MUCH FOR "PROTECTION". Notes.pdf

I told HMRC/Tribunal (and it is the truth) that I was aware FTR were submitting a tax rebate on my behalf, as I was eligible - that's the extent of me "knowing" what FTR we're doing and their "scheme" of keeping a % of the rebate. What I was never aware of, was the fact they were submitting tax returns for EIS relief... EIS was never explained to me, and the first I heard of that and of Cryoblast was from HMRC's letters. To answer HB, yes it was me that went through MCOL and issued a warrant against FTR. They turned up at their address only to find it was a virtual office/they weren't there, etc. It BAFFLES me how the police can't get involved/rejecting investigation, or anyone helping of that matter. IT'S LITERALLY FINANCIAL FRAUD and there's tons of proof/victims. Even HMRC referred to it as a "scam" in my first hearing...