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We give independent advice to the government on simplifying the UK tax system, to make things easier for taxpayers.
A report on the Income Tax rules for residential property income, exploring the common complexities, issues, and concerns facing taxpayers.
Foreword In this report, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) considers…
Annex A: Recommendations in Chapter order Chapter 2 The general tax regime…
OTS publishes analysis of the potential benefits, costs and implications of a change to the tax year.
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 second report makes recommendations to make substantive aspects of the design of Inheritance Tax simpler, more intuitive and easier to operate.
A report on the tax complexities driven by hybrid working, including for periods where employees choose to work overseas.
A list of published OTS reports and papers since 2010, with links to official government responses.
This second report considers key practical, technical and administrative Capital Gains Tax issues.
The Chancellor announced on 23 September as part of the fiscal event that the Office of Tax Simplification will be closed.
OTS publishes an update on aspects of its recent Life Events report.
The OTS is publishing today a report that explores the issues surrounding the option of replacing capital allowances with accounting depreciation
OTS publishes scoping document for new review on hybrid and distance working.
The OTS has published its first report on VAT
Notification of a potential scam using the Office of Tax Simplification logo.
A review of the emerging trends in hybrid and distance working, in the UK and across borders, and any pressures they put on existing tax rules and guidance.
OTS publishes an update on the Single Customer Account.
The Office will cease work after publication of the Hybrid and distance working report, and formally close when the next Finance Bill receives Royal Assent.
New OTS report calls on government to prioritise action to address long-standing concerns about the experience of smaller businesses
The OTS is looking for tax professionals to join its team.
OTS outlines scope of a new review looking at the considerations, impacts and priorities HMRC should focus on in this area.
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