Discussing the Upcoming VOA and HMRC Integration and Reimagining Business Rates

In this episode of 'That Retail Property Guy,' host Gary Marshall explores an announcement on the Gov UK website regarding the integration of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) into HMRC by April 2026. Highlighting inefficiencies within the current business rates system, Gary discusses the potential impacts on retailers and other business sectors. He questions the purported savings and suggests replacing business rates with adjustments to the VAT system. Gary calls for innovative solutions to fairly distribute tax burdens without perpetuating outdated methods. This episode is essential for retail businesses concerned about impending bureaucratic changes.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:19 Government Changes to the Valuation Office Agency

02:01 Implications of the VOA Merger

03:45 Critique of the Business Rates System

07:42 Proposed Alternatives to Business Rates

10:51 VAT as a Replacement for Business Rates

14:57 Conclusion and Call for Suggestions

Related episode - Business Rates Exposed: the Curse of an Archaic System
Valuation Office Agency scrapped in government drive to slash inefficiencies - GOV.UK
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