Here's Torsten Bell setting out the simple argument that it is more cost-effective for the HMRC (and tax authorities, in general) to audit & investigate the rich than the poor, for the very simple fact, the rich.... have more money.

The returns on audits & face-to-face discussion with tax enforcement teams earn a massive & positive return... which its seems finally the HMRC has recognised.

Time to get the wealthy to pay what that actually owe us!

#tax #inequality

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/dec/01/the-rich-will-pay-up-when-prodded-so-lets-make-tax-collecting-great-again