The £600 billion problem awaiting the next government podcastWe speak to David Gauke and Giles Wilkes, two experts who have been at the heart of the spending review process.25 April 2024
Be the Chancellor Our interactive tool lets you be the Chancellor. Change spending plans, set tax policies and see how your choices impact borrowing and debt.
Should we worry about government debt? podcastDavid Miles joins us to discuss high government debt and its impact on the economy. 11 April 2024
IFS Annual Lecture - Innovation and productivity policies: a budgetary perspective event 15 May 2024 Professor Heidi Williams (Dartmouth College) will deliver the 2024 IFS Annual Lecture on innovation and productivity policies.
Higher Education Access and Funding: challenges and policy options conference 14 May 2024 This one-day academic conference will look at access to and funding of Higher Education systems.
Jobs landing pageAt IFS, we recruit and train top-quality economists and professional support staff. We aim to foster a respectful and inclusive working environment.20 July 2022
Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy The Research Centre at the heart of IFS is the CPP.
Reforming inheritance tax Event 27 September 2023 at 14:00 via Slido and Youtube At this online event we examined options for, and distributional effects of, the reform of inheritance tax.
Reforming inheritance tax Presentation At this online event we examined options for, and distributional effects of, the reform of inheritance tax. 27 September 2023
What are the options for devolved funding? Presentation This presentation looks at the issues and options for the Scottish Government’s funding, arguing that radical change requires reform in England too. 19 September 2023
British tax system is in need of reform Comment "There are few corners of the British tax system that are not in urgent need of repair." Isaac Delestre writes for Taxation. 15 September 2023
Large business tax disputes Report Are avoidable disputes arising between businesses and HMRC and why do delays occur between the opening and closing of enquiries. 14 September 2023
Scottish council tax proposals are a small step in the right direction but duck the biggest issue: revaluation Comment Proposed reforms to council tax in Scotland would further reduce regressivity but should go further, and the issue of revaluation is ducked yet again. 11 September 2023
Symposium: tax equity around the world - introduction Journal article This set of issues was showcased at the 4th World Bank Tax Conference in September 2022, which focused on ‘Global Tax Equity’. 11 September 2023
Globalisation, taxation and inequality Journal article This article reviews some of the challenges of increasing the progressivity of tax systems in a globalised world. 31 August 2023
Taxes will probably be increased; they must be improved Comment Pick a tax, any tax. That tax almost certainly needs serious reform. 24 August 2023
Tax and public finances: the fundamentals Report This report highlights 10 key facts about UK tax and public finance policy that will underpin the choices faced by governments in coming decades. 23 August 2023
Higher oil & gas revenues boost Scotland’s underlying fiscal position – but a big deficit remains Comment Scotland’s notional fiscal deficit fell by £6 billion (3.8% of GDP) in 2022–23, but was – and is set to remain – much higher than the UK’s. 16 August 2023
Forecasting is hard enough without basing it on fictional assumptions Comment "The power of both the Bank and the OBR is considerable... transparency and reflection are vital." Paul Johnson writes for the Times. 14 August 2023
Targeting taxes on local externalities Working Paper We consider optimal anonymous consumption taxes in situations where the magnitude of an externality varies with individuals who cause it. 14 August 2023
When and why should we care about inequality? Podcast Why should we care about inequality? What has happened to inequality over recent decades? And can government do anything about it? 9 August 2023
An immediate response to the Scottish Fiscal Framework review Comment The revised Scottish Fiscal Framework will continue to redistribute income tax revenues from England and provides a little more financial flexibility. 2 August 2023
Abolishing inheritance tax would leave the country a terrible legacy Comment "I despair." Paul Johnson writes for the Times on the recent debate around abolishing inheritance tax. 17 July 2023
Tax, private school fees and state school spending Report This report compares private school fees and state school spending. It also examines Labour’s proposals to remove tax exemptions from private schools. 11 July 2023
Earnings and income inequality in Scotland Presentation This presentation to the Royal Society of Edinburgh provides an early preview of upcoming work on labour market trends and inequalities in Scotland. 28 June 2023
CIOT/IFS debate: Where next for income tax? Event 26 June 2023 at 18:30 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH Income tax is the UK’s biggest revenue raiser, and is always high on the political agenda. This event asked what is the plan for income tax?
Should we abolish inheritance tax? Explainer Recently there have been calls to abolish inheritance tax. Paul Johnson takes us through the facts in 90 seconds. 7 June 2023
