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Independent report

Office of Tax Simplification: Inheritance Tax Review

Huge opportunity to improve the experience of thousands dealing with IHT each year, says OTS in new report

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Independent report

Will tax simplification still be needed as technology advances?

Today, the Office of Tax Simplification publishes a discussion paper on the implications of using technology to simplify tax.

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Independent report

Guidance for taxpayers

The OTS is publishing today a report which sets out a strategic vision for the future of guidance for taxpayers and their advisers

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Independent report

OTS suggests PAYE equivalent for online platform workers

Today, the OTS publishes a paper looking at gig economy workers who operate through online platforms, how they pay tax and how this could be simplified.

Latest from the Office of Tax Simplification

  1. Will tax simplification still be needed as technology advances?
    • Independent report
  2. The Chancellor and the Office of Tax Simplification announce Bill Dodwell as new Tax Director
    • News story
  3. Chancellor responds to OTS review on tax relief for fixed assets
    • Correspondence

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What the Office of Tax Simplification does

We give independent advice to the government on simplifying the UK tax system. The Office of Tax Simplification is an independent office of HM Treasury.

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News and communications

  1. The Chancellor and the Office of Tax Simplification announce Bill Dodwell as new Tax Director
    • News story
  2. Chancellor responds to OTS review on tax relief for fixed assets
    • Correspondence
  3. See all news and communications

Consultations

  1. OTS business lifecycle review call for evidence and survey
    • Closed consultation
  2. OTS Depreciation and Capital Allowances review call for evidence
    • Consultation outcome
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Publications

  1. OTS publishes outline of its future work programme
    • Corporate report
  2. OTS publishes its 2016-17 annual report
    • Corporate report
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Our management

Angela Knight CBE
Angela Knight CBE
Chair, Office of Tax Simplification
Bill Dodwell
Bill Dodwell
Tax Director, Office of Tax Simplification

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Office of Tax Simplification

1 Horse Guards Rd
London
SW1A 2HQ
United Kingdom

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ots@ots.gov.uk

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03000 585017

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