The sweeping proposals are intended to make the system simpler for taxpayersPlans have been set out for a major change to the tax system (Image: Getty)Proposals for have been set out for major changes to tax rates. The suggestions to reform the HMRC system would affect National Insurance, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. Campaigners have launched a petition to Parliament calling for a major overhaul of the tax rules. The movement is urging for several taxes to be scrapped and replaced by a "universal income tax". The message sets out: "We want the Government to reform the taxation system, replacing forms of taxation such as capital gains tax, VAT, stamp duty, inheritance tax, business rates, National Insurance and council tax, with a simple universal tax on income with the primary aim being to make tax simpler and fairer." If the petition reaches 10,000 signatures, the Government will have to issue a response. If the movement proves popular enough to reach 100,000 signatures, the issue will be considered for debate in Parliament.
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