Petitions/Independent Review of HMRC: Accountability for Taxpayer Justice
StatusClosed
Opened5 Feb 2025
Closes5 Aug 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) plays a vital role in collecting taxes and ensuring compliance with the UK’s tax laws. However, many taxpayers have reported issues with HMRC’s processes, including unjustified demands for tax payments from years prior.

We, the undersigned, call on the UK Parliament to initiate an independent review of HMRC. This should focus on the following: 1. Transparency and Proof: Ensure that HMRC provides clear and sufficient evidence before issuing tax demands. 2. Fair Practices: Review cases of backdated tax claims to ensure they are lawful and substantiated. 3. Public Accountability: Identify any systemic issues within HMRC’s operations

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Constituency engagement ranking

Jade Botterill
1Jade Botterill MP
Ossett and Denby Dale
11
Danny Kruger
2Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
2
Alex Brewer
3Alex Brewer MP
North East Hampshire
2
Liam Conlon
4Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Sam Rushworth
5Sam Rushworth MP
Bishop Auckland
1
Tom Hayes
6Tom Hayes MP
Bournemouth East
1
Alex Burghart
7Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
1
Damien Egan
8Damien Egan MP
Bristol North East
1
Lee Barron
9Lee Barron MP
Corby and East Northamptonshire
1
Mary Creagh
10Mary Creagh MP
Coventry East
1