Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Consider replacing the tax system with an automated tax on all transactions

Closed 94 signatures

What the petition asks

Commission a feasibility study to assess the effects of replacing the existing tax system with an automated tax on every UK financial transaction. The Government should publish a report showing the likely affects such a change would have on the UK economy, and whether it will implement this change.

Timeline

4 Oct 2022 Petition opened for signatures
4 Apr 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 94
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 4 Oct 2022
Closed 4 Apr 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.