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.
Office Of Tax Simplification
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Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
A report on the tax complexities driven by hybrid working, including for periods where employees choose to work overseas.
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
A report on the tax complexities driven by hybrid working, including for periods where employees choose to work overseas.
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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.
Thursday, 17 November 2022
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.
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
Survey and Call for Evidence published for OTS Property Income review.
Tuesday, 01 November 2022
A report on the Income Tax rules for residential property income, exploring the common complexities, issues, and concerns facing taxpayers.
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
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.
Friday, 23 September 2022
The Chancellor announced on 23 September as part of the fiscal event that the Office of Tax Simplification will be closed.
Wednesday, 31 August 2022
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.
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
The Office of Tax Simplification is currently advertising for two additional independent board members.
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
OTS publishes scoping document for new review on hybrid and distance working.
Wednesday, 27 July 2022
OTS publishes scoping document for new review on hybrid and distance working.
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
The Financial Secretary to the Treasury has written to the OTS in response to the recently published review of simplification.
Monday, 18 July 2022
A review setting out what drives tax complexity, and some ways that officials making tax policy can work to prevent or mitigate that complexity.
Monday, 18 July 2022
The Office of Tax Simplification has published its annual report for the period from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Notification of a potential scam using the Office of Tax Simplification logo.
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Survey and Call for Evidence published for OTS Property Income review.
Friday, 11 March 2022
OTS looks to recruit further staff to join its team.
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
OTS publishes an update on the Single Customer Account.
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
OTS publishes an update on aspects of its recent Life Events report.
Wednesday, 01 March 2017
Paul Morton takes up post as the OTS's new Tax Director.
Friday, 17 February 2017
The Office of Tax Simplification is looking for people to join its team.
Tuesday, 06 December 2016
OTS gains wider remit with the triggering of legislation in Finance Act 2016
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
OTS recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
OTS invites applications for posts
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Forthcoming OTS conference
Monday, 07 March 2016
The OTS has published the findings of a detailed review into bringing the two payroll taxes closer together.
Thursday, 03 March 2016
Recommendations published aimed at making the tax system simpler and easier to use for small companies.
Thursday, 17 December 2015
The legislation to put the OTS on a permanent, statutory basis has been published as part of the draft Finance Bill
Tuesday, 03 March 2015
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) today published its report into simplifying the difficult issue of how to determine whether a worker is employed or self-employed for tax purposes.
Monday, 04 August 2014
Latest report on employee benefits and expenses.
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