A recent survey conducted by the Fair Tax Foundation reveals that a significant majority of UK taxpayers, 67%, believe the government should impose higher digital services taxes on multinational technology companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon. The goal is to increase their overall tax contribution in the UK. The UK's digital services tax, introduced in 2020, currently charges a 2% tax on revenues from search engines, social media, and marketplaces with UK sales exceeding £25m or £500m globally. Although this tax has generated approximately £800m for the exchequer in 2024-25, it has faced criticism for potentially leading to higher fees for users. The survey also found that 75% of the British public prefer to support businesses that can demonstrate they are paying their fair share of tax. The Fair Tax Foundation's chief executive, Paul Monaghan, notes that the UK public consistently prioritizes 'tax justice' when it comes to corporate conduct. The foundation's annual polling of around 2,000 adults across Great Britain has shown consistent support for a digital services tax, with 69% in 2025 and 67% in 2026. The survey results highlight the need for the UK government to reconsider its tax policies and ensure that all businesses, regardless of size, contribute their fair share to the economy.

Source: The Guardian