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    Template: Self Assessment Penalty Appeal -- Reasonable Excuse

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    General use — safe to send as-is once you've filled the gaps.

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    When to use this

    • •You need to appeal a Self Assessment penalty from HMRC
    • •You had a genuine reasonable excuse for filing or paying late
    • •You want a structured appeal letter covering what happened, why and what you've done since