The Business Tax Forum (BTF) exists to improve the operation of the tax system for both HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and large business.
The role of the BTF is to foster a stronger relationship and greater understanding between large businesses, HMRC and HM Treasury (HMT), taking a strategic-level view and aiming to improve the:
The forum meets on a quarterly basis.
The BTF is jointly chaired by William Morris Head of Tax for General Electric and interim co-chair Judith Knott, Director, Business Tax.
Secretariat is provided jointly by Ian Quelch and Lidia Otero (HMRC, Business Customer & Strategy) and Ian Brimicombe (100 Group).
Also represented on the forum are:
Keith Cartwright - Director, Local Compliance, Large & Complex
Naomi Ferguson - Director, Business Customer & Strategy
Judith Knott - Director, Corporation Tax, International, Anti-Avoidance
(CTIAA)
Ian Stewart - Director, VAT
Melissa Tatton - Director, Large Business Service
John Connors - 100 Group
Paul Morton - 100 Group
Abdul Nabi - 100 Group
Jean Sharp - 100 Group
John Bartlett - Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
Mike Sufrin - CBI
Tim Voak - CBI
Meetings are also attended by representatives from HMT and BIS (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills).
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Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
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19 September |
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27 June |
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2 March |
Date |
Agenda |
Minutes |
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1 November |
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20 July |
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3 March |
The BTF has an 'International sub-forum' which focuses on international issues. The minutes for the meetings can be found below. The sub-forum meets on a quarterly basis.
Date |
Minutes |
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28 April |
Date |
Minutes |
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23 November |
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28 July |
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4 February |
