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Tax Update 2026: simplification, modernisation and fairness
23 June 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Treasury
TAGS
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The government is announcing further reforms to simplify and modernise the tax and customs system, aiming to improve guidance for taxpayers and reduce non-compliance.
Action Requested
The government is consulting on reforms to Online Marketplace VAT Liability and low value imports, extending liability to tackle non-compliance and fraud. HMRC will continue simplifying rules and improving digital services through updates to guidance and interactive tools.
Key Facts
- HMRC delivered over 4,000 updates and improvements to guidance last year.
- Interactive guidance has built 118 journeys since 2019, with nearly 80% of respondents able to complete their task in 2025-26.
- Over 96% of customers did not visit HMRC’s ‘Contact us’ pages within five days of using interactive guidance.
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