Definitions for "Appeals"
Parents have rights of appeal against certain decisions relating to the allocation of places, special education provision, exclusion from school and transport..
An appeals procedure is laid down by law so that disagreements between a taxpayer and the Inland Revenue can be settled by an independent tribunal. There is usually a given right of appeal against an Inland Revenue decision. The appeal must be made within 30 days of the assessment or amendment, although late appeals may be accepted, and the grounds for the appeal must be stated. If there is no agreement, the appeal is usually heard by the General Commissioners, although some are heard by the Special Commissioners.
There is usually a given right of appeal against a decision given by H M Revenue & Customs. The new system of Revenue enquiries means most appeals are now against amendments made to Self Assessments. The appeal must be made within 30 days of the assessment or amendment, although late appeals may be accepted, and the grounds for the appeal must be stated. If there is no agreement, the appeal is usually heard by the General Commissioners, although some are heard by the Special Commissioners.
If a financial aid package is not as helpful as you were hoping, you can appeal for a reconsideration of your aid eligibility. This often requires a written statement of appeal and extensive documentation.