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This second report considers key practical, technical and administrative Capital Gains Tax issues.
Huge opportunity to improve the experience of thousands dealing with IHT each year, says OTS in new report
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.
This new report explores ways of simplifying the process of making claims and elections across the tax system.
The Chancellor George Osborne and Exchequer Secretary David Gauke today established the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
OTS publishes an update on aspects of its recent Life Events report.
All material relating to the OTS review of tax reliefs, allowances and exemptions, for businesses and individuals.
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 an online survey and a call for evidence to seek views on capital gains tax
Survey and Call for Evidence published for OTS Property Income review.
This 2014 paper sets out in detail our method for measuring where the tax system is most complex.
This new report explores ways to simplify tax for self-employed people and residential landlords.
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…
OTS publishes their scoping document for a review on capital allowances and depreciation
OTS publishes its final report on Lookthrough Taxation following consultation period.
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.
OTS publishes terms of reference for the recently announced review of VAT
Scoping document published for new OTS review.
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