Tax Justice UK comment on Public Accounts Committee HMRC report 16 July 2025

Tax Justice UK comment on the Public Accounts Committee report on HMRC and collecting the right tax from individuals – 16 July 2025

[Starts]

Fariya Mohiuddin, interim Deputy Director at Tax Justice UK said:

“If HMRC isn’t able to tax the super-rich fairly, how can anyone have faith in the system that has one set of rules for the wealthiest, and another for everyone else. At the heart of this story is the urgent need for HMRC to have the resources and political backing for it to be an effective and efficient tax authority that can administer a tax system that is fair and fit for the 21st century. With millions waiting for healthcare treatment to essentials being unaffordable for many – HMRC needs to be able to collect the right tax from the super-rich. Failing to do so lets money  be squirreled away into tax havens like some of the British Overseas Territories which deprives our communities, hospitals and schools of the cash they need. The government must give HMRC backing by investing in it for the long-term, to make the system fair, and ensure British tax havens implement transparency measures to prevent offshore hoarding of wealth.”

[Ends]

For further comment or to arrange an interview, please contact Jake Woodier – Deputy Director: Communications – on press@taxjustice.uk or on 07503 789994 (phone & WhatsApp)