Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
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Additional Resources
HMRC provide the following resources for researchers:
1. The HMRC Datalab
The HMRC Datalab allows access to anonymised HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data for approved academic researchers in a secure environment that is consistent with HMRC data security policy. The aim of the HMRC Datalab is to produce high quality academic research that will benefit both the department and the wider research community, helping HMRC to make the most of the data it collects. Click the link above for more information.
2. HMRC statistics for researchers
The HMRC publish a variety of statistics covering the taxes administered that may be of interest to researchers. Click the link above to vist the HMRC website for more information on this.
ii. The Survey of Personal Income (SPI) is based on a sample of people who are liable to UK tax. It is carried out annually and covers the income assessable for tax in each tax year. The sample size has increased each year and covers average income and tax by age and gender. Statistics are published at different geographical levels. More information on the SPI is available here.
A full list of HMRC National Statistics contacts is available here.
About Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
The main function of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to ensure that enough money is available to fund the UK’s public services through the collection and administration of taxes. It is also responsible for the payment of Child Benefit, Child Trust Fund and tax credits.
HMRC was formed in 2005 following the merger of Inland Revenue and Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise. It holds around twenty different administrative datasets including Income Tax, Corporation Tax, National Insurance Contributions, Value Added Tax, Child Benefit and Tax Credits.
The HMRC has an internal analysis unit which uses its own administrative data to help forecast tax receipts, budgets and to analyse tax options in support of ministers’ parliamentary objectives.
Information and access to HMRC datasets is limited at present in light of the recent security breaches. However the HMRC are currently developing a safe setting for academics to use their data for research purposes.
The ADLS will add new information and datasets to the HMRC section over time. Please keep checking back and you may also wish to receive notification of these updates by registering with us.
