Look up the
LAFFER CURVE.
It's not a myth put about by the rich.
The only ones Laffing are the people making up this tax legislation, i would assume, the intention being, its never going to affect them.
Before we add any more Tax or changes we should have an independant oversight body:
Lets call it the "Independent Tax Oversight Commission" (ITOC)
It would be a statutory body to review HMRC policy/enforcement for fairness & proportionality.
What would it cover?
Mandatory Fairness Impact Assessments
All major tax changes must be assessed for equality, and proportionality before rollout.
Stronger Appeals & Complaints
Tax Tribunal resourced for faster cases.
Adjudicator given binding powers, not just recommendations.
Transparency & Reporting, too many times we see little to no resolve on enquiries in the favour of the tax payer, lets actually make these reports impartial and independant.
Publish quarterly enforcement stats (appeals upheld, overturned, compensation).
Public-facing “Tax Enforcement Dashboard, with an API where we can all review and monitor trends and data.
Cultural & Governance Reform
HMRC KPIs to balance fairness, service, and compliance — not only revenue.
Stronger whistleblower protections.
Enhanced Parliamentary Oversight
Standing Committee on Tax Fairness with power to review ITOC findings and call HMRC execs to answer to any complaints and obey recommendations from ITOC.
