Can an online shopping tax replace business rates?

As the Government lays the groundwork for its latest business rates’ review, the idea of an online shopping tax is doing the rounds as a possibility. As part of the autumn review the Treasury is... Continue reading

Business rates’ revaluation postponed until 2023

Today the Treasury has published the Call for Evidence (CfE) for the fundamental review of business rates to kickstart the latest feedback process. This news comes out on the same day that the Government that... Continue reading

Business rate reform will always mean winners and losers

By Stuart Hicks, Director It has been a busy year so far for business rates – a very busy year. Regardless of some very key court of appeal decisions that have affected business rates, Covid-19... Continue reading

LVT – an alternative to Business Rates?

More details are expected in the next Budget on another review of the business rates system. Business rates have enjoyed a particularly high profile during lockdown which has seen extended relief for tens of thousands... Continue reading

Court of Appeal refuse VOA key appeal over public buildings

By Stuart Hicks, Director. In a key legal moment for business rates, the Court of Appeal has refused the Valuation Office Agency permission to appeal against a judgment which it claimed would affect £billions in... Continue reading

Local Authorities refusing business rate relief to office-based businesses

Many Local Authorities are refusing business rates’ relief to office-based companies whose staff are – following Government instructions – working remotely during the Covid-19 lockdown. Those businesses do not qualify for the Expanded Retail Relief... Continue reading