Graham Harrison

Graham Harrison is a distinguished expert in tax administration with extensive experience spanning both national and international roles. His career began at the Australian Taxation Office where he served as Deputy Commissioner before joining the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department as a Senior Economist. At the IMF, Harrison has authored significant works on tax administration, including influential papers on VAT refunds and the integration of unified revenue administration systems. His expertise has been instrumental in providing technical assistance to approximately 40 countries across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Harrison has made notable contributions to international tax policy through his work on VAT systems and revenue administration reform, particularly in developing and transitional economies. His academic foundation includes a BA in accounting and economics from Canberra, Australia, which underpins his practical expertise in global tax administration systems. Harrison's work has been particularly influential in establishing frameworks for VAT administration and developing integrated approaches to tax and social contribution collections.