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Jim Harra
HM Revenue and Customs · United Kingdom
Jim Harra is the CEO of HM Revenue and Customs. Harra is based in the United Kingdom. Harra was born in 1965.
British civil servant who served as Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary of HM Revenue and Customs from October 2019 to April 2025. He began his career as an Inspector of Taxes in the Inland Revenue in 1984 and held various senior positions including Director of Corporation Tax and VAT, and Director General of Business Tax before his appointment as HMRC's CEO.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Jim Harra's transition from leading HM Revenue and Customs to taking charge of National Savings and Investments following that organization's leadership crisis. Reports have highlighted concerns about Harra's track record, including criticism regarding customer service failings during his tenure at HMRC, while also covering ongoing issues at his former department, including claims that pensioners were overcharged tax over a period spanning at least a decade.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1965
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Companion of the Order of the Bath, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
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- What company does Jim Harra lead?
- Jim Harra is CEO of HM Revenue and Customs.