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A list of published OTS reports and papers since 2010, with links to official government responses.
This new report highlights ways Capital Gains Tax can distort behaviour, and sets out a framework of policy choice about the design of the tax for government.
This new report explores ways of simplifying the process of making claims and elections across the tax system.
The OTS has published an online survey and a call for evidence to seek views on capital gains tax
OTS provides a link to the recording of its conference.
The OTS is holding a webinar on 7 September 2020 to mark its tenth anniversary
Simplifying the tax system to make it easier for taxpayers
The OTS has published a note evaluating its work on corporation tax and providing a stock take of its work on the taxation of self-employed people
Details of the scope of the OTS review into Capital Gains Tax are published
The Chancellor writes to the OTS to commission a review of Capital Gains Tax
Professor Judith Freedman CBE has joined the OTS board
OTS extends discussion period for claims and elections review.
Applications are welcome from those interested in joining the OTS board.
The OTS is seeking views from those with experience of making claims and elections to inform its current review.
OTS outlines scope of a new review about people's experience of making claims and elections.
The Chancellor and Financial Secretary to the Treasury thank the OTS and to respond to its report.
Overview of OTS work relating to simplifying tax reporting and payments for self-employed people.
This new report explores ways to simplify tax for self-employed people and residential landlords.
This new report looks at ways to improve people's experience of the tax system at key events in their lives
John Whiting was the Tax Director of the Office of Tax Simplification ( OTS ), a part-time role he held since the OTS was established. Until 2013 he was the Tax Policy Director of the Chartered Institute of Taxation; previou…
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