PCS members are playing a leading role in the fight for tax justice. Our message is clear – A properly resourced, fair tax system will support quality public services and go a long way to eradicating poverty.This page provides the latest information and resources on our tax justice campaigning.
Background
The tax gap is currently estimated to stand at £100 billion. This is seriously undermining public services and the development of a more equal society, both in the UK and globally.This is due in no small part to swingeing cuts in HM Revenue and Customs, the Department responsible for bringing in tax revenue. Over 20,000 jobs have already been cut with a further 5,000 job cuts and 200 office closures expected by 2011.
PCS’s high profile HooT (Hands Off Our Tax offices) campaign aims to stop these arbitrary and inefficient cuts. Instead of cutting public services we argue that the government should invest in this area to tackle the economic crisis.
PCS are also joining forces with the likes of War on Want and the Tax justice network to campaign against global injustices in the tax system.
The economies of developing countries are being hit hard as essential public services rely on the taxes collected by their governments. It is estimated that £250 billion is being denied to these economies because of corporate tax dodging.
PCS are supporting calls to the world’s economic leaders for transparency in the international financial system. We are urging all members sign the G20 transparency petition.
