Transparent Taxation (Receipts) Bill

A Bill to make provision for all receipts printed in the United Kingdom to contain a figure for the total amount of tax paid on the goods and services purchased.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require every receipt printed in the United Kingdom to show the total tax paid on the items bought. It aims to make how much tax is included in purchases clearer for shoppers and to improve transparency about taxation.

Key Points

Receipts printed in the UK must display the total tax paid on purchases.
Aims to increase transparency about how much tax is included in prices.
Businesses would need to update their receipt printers/systems to show the tax figure (with associated costs and compliance requirements).
The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons and would move to committee if supported.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would go to detailed scrutiny in committee.

Who is affected?

Consumers and shoppersRetail businesses that issue printed receiptsSuppliers of receipt printers and point-of-sale systemsConsumer rights organisations and researchers interested in taxation transparency

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Transparent Taxation (Receipts)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 53 2010-12 (as introduced)

BillCommons

9 Jan 2012

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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