Chancellor Closes Office of Tax Simplification
Summary
The Chancellor announced on 23 September 2022 that the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) will be closed as part of the Growth Plan 2022 fiscal event. As the OTS is a statutory body, the closure will take effect when the next Finance Bill receives Royal Assent. The Office expects to publish its report on Property Income taxation in October and will continue gathering evidence on its Hybrid and distance working review until closure.
What changed
The Chancellor announced the closure of the Office of Tax Simplification, a statutory body that provided independent advice on tax simplification. The closure is part of the Growth Plan 2022 fiscal event and will take effect upon Royal Assent of the next Finance Bill.
Affected parties should note that the OTS will continue limited operations until closure, including publishing its Property Income report in October and completing evidence gathering on hybrid and distance working. Those relying on OTS guidance or pending consultations should plan accordingly and seek alternative sources for tax simplification advice.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on pending OTS reports
- Review OTS guidance on property income and hybrid working until resources are unavailable
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Government announces closure of Office of Tax Simplification
The Chancellor announced on 23 September as part of the fiscal event that the Office of Tax Simplification will be closed.
From: Office of Tax Simplification Published 23 September 2022
The Chancellor announced on 23 September as part of the fiscal event that the Office of Tax Simplification will be closed.
The Chancellor’s statement is part of The Growth Plan 2022. As the Office of Tax Simplification is a statutory body, this closure will take effect when the next Finance Bill receives Royal Assent.
The Office expects to publish its report on the taxation of Property Income in October. The Office will continue to gather evidence on its Hybrid and distance working review.
Please direct press enquiries to the Treasury Press Office 020 7270 5238.
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