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Taxation of Online Sales

Tuesday 24 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Minister is reviewing the taxation of online sales to support high streets affected by coronavirus.
  • Business rates review is underway to examine the issue in detail.
  • Government has provided support to high streets with measures like a 3.6 billion towns fund and business rate cuts.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Duncan Baker Con North Norfolk
Taxation Business & Trade
Context

Discussion on the need for a review of how online sales are taxed to support high street retailers moving towards an increasingly digital business model.

Question

What steps is he taking to review the taxation of online sales to support the high street, noting that many high streets will be impacted by coronavirus and proposing a VAT-style tax rise upon recovery?

Answer from Jesse Norman (The Chancellor of the Exchequer)

A change would require careful consideration given that many retailers are transitioning online; business rates review underway for detailed examination; Government has supported high streets with significant measures including £3.6 billion towns fund and business rate cuts.

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