[States must realize the full potential of tax collection as a tool to generate revenue for the fulfilment of human rights obligations and to redress discrimination and inequality. Human rights principles regarding participation, transparency, accountability and non-discrimination should be followed throughout the whole revenue-raising cycle. For this purpose, States should:] Take strict measures to tackle tax abuse, in particular by corporations and high net-worth individuals;
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights