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<p>At Autumn Budget 2021, the Government announced that it will continue to explore
the arguments for and against an Online Sales Tax (OST). No decisions on whether to
proceed with an OST have yet been made. If implemented, the revenue from an OST would
be used to provide business rates relief for in-store retail. The consultation will
launch shortly.</p><p> </p><p>The Government would welcome views and evidence from
a range of stakeholders, including small businesses and booksellers. Details of how
interested stakeholders can engage with the process will be published alongside the
consultation.</p>
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