A major new study carried out by Diffley Partnership on behalf of Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland has found that the vast majority of people across Scotland support fairer taxation of wealth, with 85% backing higher taxes on the wealthy and 90% saying wealth inequality is harmful to Scottish society.

The findings challenge the widely held political assumption that taxing wealth is unpopular. Support was consistent across income levels, age groups, and social backgrounds, including among people on higher incomes who acknowledged they may need to contribute more.

People taking part in the research linked their support for tax reform to fairness and the protection of public services such as healthcare, education, and local communities. Two thirds said they would rather pay higher taxes than see public services cut.

The study surveyed 2,321 people across Scotland and comes as the Scottish Fiscal Commission has forecast a £4.7 billion shortfall by 2029/30.

Tax Justice Scotland, backed by more than 50 organisations, is calling on all parties ahead of the Scottish election to set out plans for a fairer tax system that tackles inequality, reduces poverty, and raises money to invest in public services.

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