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The World We Want: The role of taxes in funding the NHS & other public services
NEW REPORT: How the government could find the £20 billion a year extra it has promised for the NHS by raising taxes on wealth. Read more |
Corporation tax a shrinking part of the pie as UK tax take is increasingly focused on taxes that hit the poor
New figures show that VAT, which hits the poorest hardest, is a growing proportion of UK government revenues, while corporation tax is shrinking as a percentage of the total tax take. Read more |
Austerity isn't over - Tax Justice UK's response to the Budget
Austerity isn’t over, and the tax system is still unfair. Our schools, hospitals and prisons urgently needed major injections of cash today. Instead the Chancellor made some eye-catching tweaks to existing pledges while awarding tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy. Read more |
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BACKGROUND
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The UK aspires to Scandinavian levels of public services with American levels of taxation. Public spending (40% of GDP) is average for the developed world, but tax receipts (33% of GDP) are well below average (Germany: 37%, Netherlands: 38%, France: 46%, Denmark: 47%).
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The problem is not that we spend too much money, but that we raise too little money. Spending cuts starve public services (while demand increases every year). And taxes are not spread fairly across society: the richest 10% pay just 34% of their income in taxes, but the poorest 10% pay 42% of their income.
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The UK has the lowest corporation tax rate in the G7. Many multinational companies pay less than the ‘headline’ rate through tax avoidance. Tax avoidance, low tax rates and unnecessary tax reliefs cost the exchequer tens of billions of pounds every year. It would not be difficult to raise more money (for example, every extra £1 spent on large company enforcement by HMRC would bring in £97 of additional tax revenues).
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OBJECTIVES
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Tax should be understood
Taxation builds a civilised society, healthy economy, secure country and decent public services. Tax Justice UK celebrates the role of tax in building a fair society. |
Tax should be fair
The costs of contributing to tax revenues should be shared fairly, taking into account the ability to pay. Tax Justice UK advocates for a fairer tax system. |
Tax should be effective
All taxpayers should pay the tax that they owe. The tax system should be easy to use and work effectively. Tax Justice UK campaigns for a more transparent and effective tax system. |
ABOUT
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History
Tax Justice UK was set up in 2017 to make the case for a fairer and more effective UK tax system, and to champion the role of tax in building a better society. We were incubated by the Tax Justice Network. |
People
Tax Justice UK's board is made up of experienced economic justice campaigners. Its technical advisors provide expertise on the UK and global tax system. TJUK's Executive Director is Robert Palmer. |
Funders
We are grateful for the support of the Joffe Charitable Trust, the Barrow Cadbury Trust, Network for Social Change and Friends Provident Foundation. We depend on donations from the public, by credit or debit card and direct debit. |
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