The proposed changes will
- create a legal definition of an ATM
- amend the categories of properties exempt from receiving SBRR to include ATMs
- provide clarification of how ATMs should be treated regarding SBRR.
Oct
28
Taxation and Business Rates
May
08
Scottish Government: Non-domestic rates bill
The Scottish Governments’ Local Government and Communities Committee will explore the impact of a Non-Domestic Bill which aims to reform non-domestic rates in Scotland. The Committee is seeking views on:
Feb
01
The impact of Business Rates on business
The Treasury Committee launches a new inquiry into Business Rates to scrutinise how Government policy has impacted business.
Jan
09
MHCLG: Business rates retention reform
This consultation seeks views on proposals for sharing risk and reward, managing volatility in income and setting up the reformed business rates retention system.
The reform of the business rates retention system will sit alongside wider changes to the local government finance system which the government aims to introduce in 2020.
Oct
17
House of Lords Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee: HMRC Powers and Making Tax Digital
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee’s Finance Bill Sub-Committee is investigating the draft Finance Bill 2018. In particular, the Sub Committee is examining progress on the ‘Making Tax Digital’ programme since the Sub-Committee’s March 2017 Report on Making Tax Digital for Business.
Apr
13
Welsh Government – Tackling Avoidance of Non-Domestic Rates in Wales
The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on tackling avoidance of non-domestic rates in Wales
Jan
12
HMRC: Tackling the Hidden Economy (Public Sector Licensing)
HMRC have launched a consultation which proposes to introduce ‘conditionality’ measures to tackle the hidden economy This would make compliance with certain tax obligations a condition of holding some licences, and introduce checks on applicants’ tax-registration status as part of licensing processes.
Nov
06
Welsh Government: Reforming the Non-Domestic Rates Appeals System in Wales
The Welsh Government is seeking views on proposals to reform the system for business rate appeals in Wales.
Aug
11
Welsh Government: Small Business Rate Relief
From 1st April 2018, a new Small Business Rate Relief scheme will operate in Wales. This scheme will aim to more effectively target support for small businesses. The consultation invites views on proposals including:
