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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

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.

This bill would require every receipt printed in the United Kingdom to show the total amount of tax paid on the goods or services purchased. The aim is to make how much tax is included in a purchase more visible to consumers. It would place a new requirement on businesses and the systems they use to print receipts.

Key Points

  • Receipts printed in the UK must display the total tax paid on the purchase
  • Aims to increase transparency about the tax component of prices for consumers
  • Would affect retailers and providers of receipt printing and POS technology
  • Originated in the Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons
  • Related policy areas include housing, the economy and technology

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. No further stages are indicated in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Consumers and householdsRetail businesses (high street and online)Receipt printers, point-of-sale (POS) system providers and related manufacturersHM Revenue & Customs and other policymakers involved in tax administrationSmall businesses and independent traders that issue receipts

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

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.