Office of Tax Simplification

The independent adviser to government on tax simplification from 2010-2022. Abolished 11 July 2023

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Final reminder that even tho' the Office of Tax Simplification has been abolished, all previous work is available on its website. Reports include tax data published for the first time https://t.co/voYXCPaMY0

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Looking forward to giving evidence!

[Treasury Committee @CommonsTreasury]

🗣️ This afternoon we’re hearing from the senior leadership of the @OTS_UK on the system of tax reliefs in the UK.

📺 Watch the session live from 2.15pm 👇
https://t.co/iCaMTdvrPZ

[Bill Dodwell @BillDodwellTax]

Kathryn Cearns and I from the Office of Tax Simplification are giving evidence to @CommonsTreasury on 1 March https://t.co/B25KWOKQcw

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

We've launched a survey for individuals and a call for evidence https://t.co/tpSwgl6h1Y https://t.co/zRxzJ7Ryh6

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Please consider applying to join our board. Closes 25 Sept

[Bill Dodwell @BillDodwellTax]

The @OTS_UK is looking to appoint 2 extra board members with an interest in simplifying tax for smaller businesses and individuals, perhaps with experience in customer transformation, academic tax/economics or in helping protected groups. Closes 25 Sept https://t.co/n0oAw8mTTS

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Changes apply from 6 April 2023 and extends period for no gain no loss disposals by at least three years

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Very pleased Govt. is implementing Office of Tax Simplification recommendation for longer period for separating couples to transfer capital gains assets https://t.co/IMTqKYTlkj

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Simplification is a principle to aid policy design and implementation

[Judith Freedman @JudithFreedman]

This timely paper from the @OTS_UK identifies fundamental questions for tax policy makers and derives principles from them for government to consider in tax design. Tax policy can have unintended consequences. Tax design needs to be thought through! https://t.co/OQ5zL0BM1x

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

The OTS and @HMRCgovuk have received info about scam emails using the OTS logo and demanding tax payments. The OTS is not a tax authority. Do not pay and please report details to local tax authorities and to [email protected]

[Landlord Today @Landlord_Today]

#Taxes on #Landlords - Strong response to ‘call for evidence’ https://t.co/beJbIW2lBD

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

The Office of Tax Simplification looks forward to meeting landlords to discuss complexity in taxing rents. Please complete our survey https://t.co/jUOwchwRKi

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Now in our library!

[Bill Dodwell @BillDodwellTax]

How did Tax Inspectors work out income tax liabilities a century ago? They used tax tables - these dated from 1919 #tax #taxsimplification @OTS_UK

[Bill Dodwell @BillDodwellTax]

Really pleased to be nominated for Outstanding Contribution in Tax, voted on by tax professionals, together with other great colleagues. Please consider voting #TaxationAwards2022 #TaxSimplification https://t.co/Z5AwlSOk44

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

We are pleased to offer a full-time opportunity to join our team for an individual with private sector experience in one or more of personal tax, employment taxes, owner-managed business or VAT https://t.co/76PEJ0PG1O

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

We have launched a review of simplification, as requested by the Chancellor @RishiSunak and FST @lucyfrazermp Please feel free to let us have your thoughts https://t.co/NHVU8XNW1G

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

@hselftax @PhilHall2021 @BillDodwellTax @YourAAT @ourATT Both - and members of other professional bodies too!

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Come and join the team!

[Phil Hall @PhilHall2024]

Three part-time policy adviser roles available at the
@OTS_UK where you'll get to work with great people like
@BillDodwellTax Ideal for those who are @YourAAT qualified & any other #tax professionals looking to make a real difference.

Full details: https://t.co/DcqgUovaHQ

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

@arunadvaniecon @GeorgeDibb @BillDodwellTax @Summers_AD @DanNeidle @JudithFreedman @EmmaChamberlai8 Essentially the graph shows that people with more assets are much more likely to qualify for the reliefs for business and farming assets, as well as charitable giving

[Office of Tax Simplification @OTS_UK]

Congratulations to @OTS_UK Board members @JudithFreedman and @PaulAplinOnTax on featuring on the @ICAEW list #icaewroar

[Jonathan Athow @jathers_HMRC]

If you are interested in finding out more, including more detail on the largest allowances, all the information can be found here... (ENDS)

https://t.co/0y2UqhzXlq