The Guardian argues with regard to HMRC this morning that:
The permanent secretary has already said he will retire, but the rot at the top reaches beyond one individual. The priority must be to bring in non-executive directors who can speak for taxpayers, workers and civil society and challenge those of the over-represented voice of the business world — and make sure it pays its dues.
I could not agree more.
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Whilst reform is obviously needed at HMRC, they are controlled by The Treasury, and it is here that reform is most needed. The Treasury is largely staffed by people with little life experience and so produce flawed management and tax policy. But even here the buck does not stop. Parliament devotes so little time to tax policy and management. There are very few MPs who have the expertise to scrutinise tax legislation and management. There should be a permanent committee of The House to continually monitor this subject, who have the necessary expertise and have adequate staff support. A lot of work in this area is done by volunteers which shows the lack of Government priority over many years in the area of tax- and yet it is so vital.
I agree
The Treasury view is massively dangerous
They need to read The Courageous State