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Retailers have warned that an online sales tax would lead to higher prices for consumers and place more stress on an over-taxed sector<\/strong> after it emerged Chancellor Rishi Sunak<\/a> was considering implementing such a measure to shore up the high street and generate tax revenues for the Government.<\/p>\n

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The Government is exploring the idea of a tax that, according to some reports, might take the form of 2% on every online order or a delivery levy to curb traffic and pollution<\/strong>. The Government made a call for evidence last week, a process which will continue until Spring 2021, after which it will make its decision.<\/p>\n

However the British Retail Consortium (BRC)\u00a0director of business and regulation Tom Ironside, told The Guardian<\/em><\/a>: \u201cTaxing the sale or delivery of online goods would simply be another burden on an already overtaxed industry, one that would ultimately hit consumer spending through higher prices.<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout the pandemic, many of us have been relying on retailers to ramp up their online services<\/strong> to ensure we can all get the goods we need. The government should not harm these efforts by further taxing the businesses providing these services, and the people they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n

However not all retailers are opposed to the idea of a so-called \"Amazon tax\"<\/strong> with Tesco chief Dave Lewis one of the most high profile supporters. He has suggested it is a method that could be used to raise tax for the Government and allow for business rates to be cut for all bricks and mortar retailers.<\/p>\n

Prior to the crisis around 80% of retail sales were made in physical stores but this has dropped to 70%<\/strong> as consumers of all ages have come to rely on online shopping. For many smaller retailers, the ability to sell online has been a lifeline during lockdown and the immediate aftermath and many have ramped up their capabilities in this area.<\/p>\n

It is not clear that the Government would use revenues from an online tax to offset a reduction in business rates. Last week it was revealed that the next valuation of the property tax, which determines how much in rates a business pays, would not take place until 2023.<\/strong> Retailers argue that property prices have slumped since the last valuation in 2015 meaning they will be forced to pay inflated rates for three more years.<\/p>\n

Frasers Group said the news would force it to re-evaluate the viability of some stores<\/a> in in its estate.<\/p>\n

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