AH0005 - Overview of appeals: Form of appeal


Legislation which grants the appellant the right to appeal may specify

  • the precise form in which an appeal must be made
  • any time limit for making it
  • to whom it must be made

Usually, appeals have to made in writing within 30 days of the issue of the assessment, decision etc against which the appeal is made to the office which issued that assessment. In the case of a decision on residence, ordinary residence or domicile the time limit for giving notice of appeal is 3 months. See AH0250 and subsequent paragraphs regarding the action to be taken on receipt of a late appeal.

An appeal does not have to made by the appellant personally. It can be made by an agent acting for the appellant. In the case of a partnership the appeal must be made by the nominated partner or his agent.

An interested party may also be joined to the appeal as if they were an appellant.

The notice of appeal must specify the grounds of appeal.