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Written question asked by Julian Knight (Conservative) on Monday, 10 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 October 2022. It was answered by Richard Fuller (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.


Taxis: VAT

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact that a new VAT charge on taxis and PHVs would have on consumers during the cost of living crisis.

Answer

The Government currently has no plans to introduce a new VAT charge on taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).

However, the Government is closely monitoring ongoing deliberations by UK courts that may inform the VAT treatment of taxis and PHVs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59055
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Taxis VAT Cost of living
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk