Written Question·Treasury·UIN 103128
Taxis: VAT
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of VAT on taxis and private hire cars in rural areas.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonPrivate hire vehicle (PHV) services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to the standard rate of VAT (20%). The Government’s announcement at Autumn Budget 2025 puts an end to the exploitation of a VAT administration sch...
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