This event was jointly hosted by HM Revenue and Customs and the Economic and Social Research Council in September 2009.
The International Conference on Institutional Taxation Analysis was designed to showcase HMRC analytical work and research methods, raising awareness of the work done by analysts in the department while exposing this work to external review from experts in other tax administrations and academia. It was also intended to increase HMRC's awareness and use of relevant analysis and research being conducted by other tax administrations, academics and other experts. By fostering relationships and dialogue between HMRC analysts, their counterparts in other tax administrations, the academic community and research providers we hope to facilitate a productive exchange of ideas, approaches and expertise.
Presentations and other outputs from both days of the conference are now available:
Details of the speakers who presented at the conference can be found on the Speakers page.
International Conference on Institutional Taxation Analysis was attended by delegates from fourteen other tax administrations. During the course of the conference and at a specially arranged meeting these delegates discussed the advantages of being able to exchange ideas, approaches and expertise and how these benefits might be maintained through future joint working.
The International Tax Analysis Network is made up of fourteen countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Germany, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, South Africa, and the United States who will work together to exchange information and expertise and continue the discussions on shared topics of interest. Areas of interest that have been identified include:
- performance management systems and the methods for determining optimal resource allocation in tax operations;
- analytical approaches to better understanding the taxpayer population including the application of behavioural economics to tax compliance modelling and operations;
- modelling risk assessment and predictive analysis in tax yields through better understanding of the impact of audit, penalties and the threat of litigation.
If you would like further information about the International Tax Analysis Network please contact Katharine Pottinger, HMRC (katharine.pottinger@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk).