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A review setting out what drives tax complexity, and some ways that officials making tax policy can work to prevent or mitigate that complexity.
A summary of measures to simplify and modernise the tax system.
Scoping document published for new OTS review.
This plan sets out how we will reform the local funding landscape to deliver a simpler, fairer, more transparent and accountable funding system for local authorities.
Summarises progress of the government-wide administrative burden reduction programme, which finished on 31 May 2010.
New OTS report calls on government to prioritise action to address long-standing concerns about the experience of smaller businesses
Today the OTS has published a paper exploring ways of simplifying the taxation of individuals' savings income
We give independent advice to the government on simplifying the UK tax system, to make things easier for taxpayers.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Office of Tax Simplification’s high level strategy – a stakeholder consultation and summary of responses.
Research report for BIS. Makes recommendations on how the various pieces of legislation on the sale and supply of goods and services to consumers…
Use a simpler calculation to work out income tax for your vehicle, home and business premises expenses
As required by Finance Act 2016, HM Treasury has conducted a review of the effectiveness of the Office of Tax Simplification in its role as independent adviser to the Chancellor on simplifying the tax system.
This guidance provides an overview of the Funding Simplification Doctrine and how government departments should consider it.
Simplifying the tax system to make it easier for taxpayers
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