September 08, 2025 - 492 views
The Welsh Government is seeking public input on how to improve tax laws, specifically the Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax.
They are exploring more efficient ways to update tax legislation in response to changes and avoid tax avoidance.
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford emphasized the importance of having a fair and effective tax system that can adapt to change.
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford, said: "Our Welsh taxes play a crucial role in funding the public services that matter to people across Wales.
"It's important we have the right mechanisms in place to keep our tax system fair, effective and responsive to change. At the same time, we must ensure that the mechanism is appropriately scrutinised by the Senedd.
"This consultation is about finding the best way forward for Wales – whether that's through annual tax bills, different legislative processes, or improving our current system. I encourage anyone with an interest in how Wales manages its finances to have their say."
The Green Paper on Making Changes to the Welsh Tax Acts explores several options, including introducing annual finance bills similar to those used by the UK Parliament, or developing new legislative approaches tailored specifically for Wales.
The 12-week consultation runs until 28 November 2025 and is available on the Welsh Government website.
The findings will help inform future decisions about how Wales manages its tax legislation and will be published by early 2026.
