Richard Murphy (tax campaigner)

Richard Murphy
Born (1958-03-21) 21 March 1958
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Southampton
Occupation(s)Economist, academic, accountant, journalist and activist
Known forTax activism
WebsiteTax Research

Richard Murphy (born 21 March 1958) is a British former chartered accountant and political economist who campaigns on issues of tax avoidance and tax evasion. He advises the Trades Union Congress on economics and taxation, and founded the Tax Justice Network. He is a Professor of Accounting Practice at University of Sheffield Management School.