Women in Tax Annual Debate: How do we restore public trust in taxation?

As pressure mounts on the government to collect more tax revenue, public confidence in how those funds are used is under strain. At the heart of this decline is a perception of fairness: does the system treat everyone equally? Complexity adds another layer of challenge, often fuelling suspicions of inefficiency and eroding trust further.

This year’s Women in Tax debate will explore whether greater transparency and accountability can help rebuild confidence in the tax system.

Key questions we will consider:

• Should companies voluntarily disclose their tax strategies and payments?
• How can tax authorities incentivise openness and simplify reporting?
• Can linking tax revenues to specific public services, implementing effective anti-abuse measures, and using AI in tax administration make the system fairer and more trusted?

Join us for an engaging discussion with our excellent panellists, chaired by Anastasia Nourescu (Chair of Women in Tax and Partner at Stewarts). Our panel will consist of:

• Helen Whiteman, Chief Executive Officer of CIOT
• Dr Andy Summers, Director of the Centre for Analysis of Taxation and LSE Research Fellow
• Tammy Arendse, Partner in Deloitte's Tax Litigation, Advisory and Settlement team.

Who should attend

This event is open to all professionals interested in tax. We encourage men to attend all of our events, and this one in particular will be of interest to a wide audience.

Timing

Please arrive from 5:30pm. The event will begin promptly at 6pm, followed by networking drinks and canapés. If you have any dietary requirements, please email [email protected] and [email protected].

(Photo credit: Shelagh Murphy on Unsplash.)

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