Overview

This bill allows HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to spend money developing digital services to improve the administration and payment of non-domestic rates (business rates) in England. This aims to modernize the system and make it more efficient.

Description

The Non-Domestic Rating (Preparation for Digital Services) Bill authorizes HMRC to spend money on creating and implementing digital services related to business rates in England. These services will improve the efficiency of business rate administration and payment. The bill defines "digital services" broadly to include IT services and related administrative support.

Key Aspects:

• HMRC's Authority: Grants HMRC the power to spend on developing digital services for business rates.
• Scope: Focuses on improving the administration and payment of non-domestic rates in England.
• Definition of "Digital Services": Includes IT services and associated administrative tasks.
• Geographic Extent: Applies only to England and Wales.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify a sum for government spending. It authorizes HMRC to incur expenditure on digital services for business rates, but the exact amount will be determined later. The spending will be related to the cost of designing and implementing these new digital services.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• HMRC: Given the authority to spend and implement new digital systems.
• Businesses in England: Will potentially benefit from a more efficient and user-friendly system for paying business rates.
• Local Authorities in England: Could see improvements in the administration of business rates.

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