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05/12/2013
Car Tax Discs To Be Abolished
Paper tax discs are to be replaced by an online, paperless system as part of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.
George Osborne announced the move, which will see motorists pay for their vehicle excise duty by monthly direct debit.
It will allow drivers to spread payments at a cost of an additional 5% and is expected to save businesses an estimated £7m a year in administration costs.
The changes are expected to come into effect from October 2014.
Drivers who are not online will still be able to tax their car in person at a post office or by phone.
A Treasury spokesman said: "This is a visual symbol of how we are moving government into the modern age and making dealing with government more hassle free."
(IT/CD)
George Osborne announced the move, which will see motorists pay for their vehicle excise duty by monthly direct debit.
It will allow drivers to spread payments at a cost of an additional 5% and is expected to save businesses an estimated £7m a year in administration costs.
The changes are expected to come into effect from October 2014.
Drivers who are not online will still be able to tax their car in person at a post office or by phone.
A Treasury spokesman said: "This is a visual symbol of how we are moving government into the modern age and making dealing with government more hassle free."
(IT/CD)
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