In September 2020, the Institute for Government called for HM Treasury to publish a tax roadmap to net zero, showing taxpayers how and when taxes might change.37 More recently, in February 2021, the House of Commons Treasury Committee recommended that the government should draw up a tax strategy for consultation that contains principles including for meeting climate change goals for net zero and other environmental objectives whilst giving consideration to those who are on lower incomes.38

In September 2020, the Institute for Government called for HM Treasury to publish a tax roadmap to net zero, showing taxpayers how and when taxes might change.37 More recently, in February 2021, the House of Commons Treasury Committee recommended that the government should draw up a tax strategy for consultation that contains principles including for meeting climate change goals for net zero and other environmental objectives whilst giving consideration to those who are on lower incomes.38 Type: recommendation | Number: 20 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 3.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Autumn 2021 3.2 The government agrees to write to the Committee on the pros and cons of setting out a longer term roadmap on tax and net zero. It is not always appropriate for the government to pre-announce ta