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We believe British taxpayers deserve rights that are enforceable in tribunals and courts, as well as by the Adjudicator and the Ombudsman
Extensive new powers granted to HMRC have shifted the balance of influence too far in the department’s favour, and they should be counterbalanced by safeguards for the public when dealing with tax matters.
This, we feel, will be best achieved through a taxpayers’ charter which, although not completely statutory, has its roots in enabling legislation and can be taken into account by tribunals and the courts when reaching decisions.
It would be something like a Highway Code for HMRC and taxpayers.
The new charter should make clear the rights of taxpayers and, perhaps, also their responsibilities.
It should also help ensure that HMRC are increasingly transparent, consistent, courteous and fair in their dealings with members of the public, who in turn would gain a greater understanding of how the Revenue operates.
A charter with statutory backing would not be an uncommon occurrence in British law, and it would be easily achievable.
Please look at this site’s information and arguments in favour of a charter, and then register as a user and return regularly to see what you can do to help the campaign.
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