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Tax justice is a human rights issue

When we talk about tax, most people think of numbers, rates, bands, and budgets. But tax is not just about money. It’s about human rights.

Tax justice is a human rights issue

From talking tax to taking action: reflecting on Tax Justice Scotland’s first event

If we don’t seize the narrative on tax, who will?

From talking tax to taking action: reflecting on Tax Justice Scotland’s first event

Fair wealth tax could raise almost £0.5bn a year from Scotland’s 10 richest families alone

New report reinforces case for stronger wealth taxes as a key building block of wider package of UK and Scottish fair tax reforms.

Fair wealth tax could raise almost £0.5bn a year from Scotland’s 10 richest families alone

Blog: Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice

Now is the time for some innovation and fresh thinking about how the tax system can support social enterprises and other inclusive, democratic businesses.

Blog: Why social enterprises and charities should care about tax justice

Scottish wealth figures show vast unfairness

Tax Justice Scotland responds to the release of the new “Wealth in Scotland” data by the Scottish Government.

Scottish wealth figures show vast unfairness

No more delays: specific manifesto commitments needed on Council Tax replacement

Campaigners have today thrown down the gauntlet to Scotland’s political leaders, demanding they end decades of inaction and commit, unequivocally, to replacing the unfair and outdated Council Tax in their 2026 election manifestos.

No more delays: specific manifesto commitments needed on Council Tax replacement

Blog: Why baby steps towards tax reform won’t fund a fairer future

It is increasingly clear that tax justice must play a bigger role in delivering the fairer, greener country we all want and need.

Blog: Why baby steps towards tax reform won’t fund a fairer future

UK Spending Review: There is money, it’s just in the wrong hands

Tax Justice Scotland responds to the UK Spending Review.

UK Spending Review: There is money, it’s just in the wrong hands

Tax justice or austerity-induced declines in life expectancy?

UK-wide austerity has caused average life expectancy to stagnate since 2012, and to decrease in the most disadvantaged areas. With more UK-wide public spending cuts looming, the Scottish Government should use fairer taxation to ​combat​​ the impacts of austerity – and avoid additional cuts. 

Tax justice or austerity-induced declines in life expectancy?

Blog: Wealth taxes could save the UK’s crumbling public services

We need all those in power across the UK to deliver a fairer tax system. So, what more could the UK Government do to deliver tax justice?

Blog: Wealth taxes could save the UK’s crumbling public services

Bold fair tax reform key to transforming Scotland’s future

Fully eradicating child poverty while simultaneously addressing Scotland’s other key challenges – climate change, rising inequality, and pressures on public services, including social care – requires more investment in the things that matter most.

Bold fair tax reform key to transforming Scotland’s future

Blog: Scotland’s Tax Strategy: a visionless roadmap to nowhere?

The Tax Strategy’s failure to deliver a vision and time-bound plan for bold reform shows why Tax Justice Scotland is needed more than ever. A fairer tax system won’t come without a fight. Now’s the time to step up and make an irresistible case for change ahead of the 2026 Scottish Election.

Blog: Scotland’s Tax Strategy: a visionless roadmap to nowhere?

We need fairer tax to build a fairer country

Fair tax is about building a society where everyone has a shot at a good life.

We need fairer tax to build a fairer country

New Briefing: Choosing a Fairer Future for All

Today Tax Justice Scotland has published an important new briefing that sets out a roadmap for tax transformation in Scotland, calling for bold reforms to build a more equal, prosperous, and sustainable future.

New Briefing: Choosing a Fairer Future for All

Fair tax reforms key to fixing Scotland’s broken public finances

Scotland’s party leaders are being urged to unite and take bold, immediate action to overhaul the devolved tax system, to build a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable future for all. 

Fair tax reforms key to fixing Scotland’s broken public finances