This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Petition Reduce VAT rate on fixed telephone lines and broadband
Telephone lines with broadband are an essential utility for the 21st century.
Currently there is a 20% VAT levied on all services, other essential utilities are not subject to such a high rate of taxation.
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The government is well aware of the benefits of a connected society and documents them extensively: https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/broadband-investment
Individuals and businesses benefit massively from internet and telephone connectivity and this in turn benefits our economy.
Other utilities which are essential, such as water, electricity and gas are subject to reduced rates of taxation. Telephone and broadband services should be treated the same, as an essential utility.
This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months
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