How could the Chancellor raise more tax? podcastWhat options does the Chancellor have for raising taxes in the October Budget?28 August 2024
Why are universities in financial trouble? podcastWhy are universities struggling, what happens if they go bust and what can government do to help? What other challenges do the HE and FE sectors face?21 August 2024
Can the new government fix the NHS? podcastWe look at the key challenges facing the NHS, and what the new government could do to tackle them.14 August 2024
Next steps for private pension saving for employees and the self-employed event 16 September 2024 At this in-person event in Westminster, IFS researchers will present new findings from the Pensions Review.
6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference | Driving Progress: Public Finance and Structural Transformation conference 26 September 2024 Online registrations are now open for the 6th World Bank/IFS/ODI Public Finance Conference.
IFS Green Budget 2024 event 10 October 2024 The IFS Green Budget will assess the state of the UK economy and the new government’s fiscal position ahead of their first Budget.
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.
How could the Chancellor raise more tax? Podcast What options does the Chancellor have for raising taxes in the October Budget? 28 August 2024
Hours of work and the long-run effects of in-work transfers Journal article Economica We find that reforms incentivising full-time work can significantly boost incomes, including for poorer households, as well as enhance overall welfare 21 August 2024
CIOT/IFS online debate: What should the tax priorities for the new parliament be? Event 16 July 2024 at 10:00 At this online event, an expert panel will debate what the new Labour government should look to achieve on tax policy across the next five years.
How would the parties’ tax and spending plans affect Scotland and Wales? Report This ‘explainer’ looks at how the parties’ proposals would affect Scotland and Wales, covering tax, spending, public finances and the constitution. 28 June 2024
What are the parties’ plans for benefits and taxes? Calculator Use our simple interactive tool to see how the parties’ plans for benefits and taxes would impact household incomes over the next five years. 24 June 2024
The tax rollercoasters since 2010 Data Item Income and National Insurance contribution tax thresholds have been on a rollercoaster ride since 2010. 24 June 2024
Main rates of tax over time, including proposed changes in the Conservative manifesto Data Item Main rates of tax over time, including proposed changes in the Conservative manifesto. 11 June 2024
Change in tax liability from 2019–20 to 2029–30 (2024–25 prices), including proposed changes in the Conservative manifesto Data Item Changes in the Conservative manifesto would mean most employees, and nearly all self-employed, would pay less tax in 2029-30 than 2019-20. 11 June 2024
The government’s record on tax 2010–24 Report An assessment of tax policy changes and the policymaking process from 2010 to 2024. 10 June 2024
Changes in the composition of tax revenue since 2010–11 Data Item Changes in the composition of tax revenue since 2010–11 10 June 2024
Real-terms personal allowance and share of adults paying income tax Data Item Real-terms personal allowance and share of adults paying income tax 10 June 2024
Real-terms higher-rate threshold and share of adults paying higher-rate income tax Data Item Real-terms higher-rate threshold and share of adults paying higher-rate income tax 10 June 2024
What has been the distributional impact of tax and benefit reforms since 2010? Calculator Use our simple interactive tool to see how tax and benefit changes have affected household incomes since 2010. 8 June 2024
The distributional impact of tax and benefit reforms since 2010 Report How have tax and benefit reforms affected household incomes? Who has lost more, poorer or richer households? 8 June 2024
Conservatives' plan for child benefit withdrawal goes some way to fixing a bizarre system - but misses an opportunity for a more fundamental reshape Comment The Conservative Party has proposed increasing the threshold at which families pay the Child Benefit Tax Charge from £60,000 to £120,000. 6 June 2024
What has happened to taxes in recent years? Explainer Deputy Director Helen Miller explains. 2 June 2024
How is the tax burden at a high when most of us are taxed so low? Comment Luck has played its part for Jeremy Hunt but whisper it quietly: this Tory government has taken a serious chunk out of the incomes of the 1 per cent. 18 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: IFS analysis Event 7 March 2024 at 10:30 via YouTube and Slido IFS researchers presented their initial analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Budget at this online webinar.
Spring Budget 2024: IFS presentations Presentation IFS researchers presented their initial analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Budget at this online webinar. 7 March 2024
Spring Budget 2024: What you need to know Podcast IFS reaction to the Chancellor's Spring Budget. 7 March 2024
