Tax system 'to be simplified to encourage investment'

[Scrag Meister]

Nice to see it on the agenda for starters and also with what seems to be some urgency behind it.

[malvolio]

hmmm

They say that the "OT'S consultation on small business will focus on IR35" I wonder does this mean that it's top priority?

Yes, obviously, else why mention it so loudly?

The trick is to read past the political phraseology, which is meant to stop your opponents twisting what you said.

[SallyPlanIT]

Bit more detail. Are these good or bad guys?

Tax reliefs and small business first focus for OTS - New Model Adviser

hmmm

They say that the "OT'S consultation on small business will focus on IR35" I wonder does this mean that it's top priority?

[malvolio]

Bit more detail. Are these good or bad guys?

Tax reliefs and small business first focus for OTS - New Model Adviser

Nice and unbiased bit of reporting there... For one thing Mr Whiting has long been an advocate for reform and rationalisation of the tax system.

Anyway, full ToRs can be seen here - they are very brief and to the point:

Small Business Tax Simplification Review, including IR35: terms of reference - HM Treasury

[SackmanandCo]

there will be simplification, just a matter of time- EU are looking very seriously at this.

[Scrag Meister]

It's already a case of "You got sufink, we're having our cut, or we're give you a good smacking. Be thankful we don't take the lot". How simple do they want to make it?

Maybe, "Shoot this one and take all he's got. Top the wife too, but we might get something for his daughter"

Have you written to George Osborne with your suggestions?

[ContractIn]

Bit more detail. Are these good or bad guys?

Tax reliefs and small business first focus for OTS - New Model Adviser

[HairyArsedBloke]

It's already a case of "You got sufink, we're having our cut, or we're give you a good smacking. Be thankful we don't take the lot". How simple do they want to make it?

Maybe, "Shoot this one and take all he's got. Top the wife too, but we might get something for his daughter"

[centurian]

BBC News - Tax system 'to be simplified to encourage investment'

At least IR35 is starting to get into mainstream reporting - it's mentioned in the body of the BBC report.

Of course "simplification" doesn't neccessarily mean better.