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This coverage focuses on the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and its research into UK tax, public finances, and economic policy. We report on IFS analysis, commentary, and forecasts that directly affect accountants, CFOs, and finance directors, particularly in areas such as tax reform, government spending, pensions, and fiscal sustainability. Editorial reporting under this tag highlights how IFS findings inform policymaking, shape debate around HMRC changes, and influence the financial strategies of businesses and their advisers. For practising accountants and senior finance leaders, this coverage provides context and insight into the economic and fiscal environment in which the UK accountancy profession operates.

IFS

This coverage focuses on the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and its research into UK tax, public finances, and economic policy. We report on IFS analysis, commentary, and forecasts that directly affect accountants, CFOs, and finance directors, particularly in areas such as tax reform, government spending, pensions, and fiscal sustainability. Editorial reporting under this tag highlights how IFS findings inform policymaking, shape debate around HMRC changes, and influence the financial strategies of businesses and their advisers. For practising accountants and senior finance leaders, this coverage provides context and insight into the economic and fiscal environment in which the UK accountancy profession operates.

IFS urges Labour to make ‘serious reforms’ to current CGT system

IFS urges Labour to make ‘serious reforms’ to current CGT system

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) is urging the Labour Party to make “serious” reforms…

IHT receipts hit £5.2bn in eight-month window

Inheritance tax receipts increased to £5.2bn in the eight months from April to November…
IFS warns one in five taxpayers will pay higher tax rate

IFS warns one in five taxpayers will pay higher tax rate

One in five taxpayers will pay the higher or additional rate of income tax by 2027, warns…

PKF Smith Cooper adds fifth chartered financial partner

PKF Smith Cooper Independent Financial Services (SCIFS) has announced its long-term employee…

IFS report warns of difficult choices for the Chancellor

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has launched its annual Green Budget report, setting…

IFS: Scottish tax laws are ‘unnecessarily complicated’

Scottish tax laws are “unnecessarily complicated”, according to a report by the Institute…

IFS urges Sunak to halt plans on tax rise in March Budget

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has urged Rishi Sunak to use the March Budget as a…

Taxes may rise to £40bn to stop ‘debt spiralling upwards’, warns IFS

The UK may need to raise an extra £40bn in a year in taxes just to stop “debt…

Five top tips to improve your leadership through uncertainty

It is a natural human reaction to feel threatened by prolonged uncertainty and, in many…
UK’s largest companies generated £85bn in tax, report finds

UK’s largest companies generated £85bn in tax, report finds

The UK’s largest companies generated around £85bn in taxes for the government last year,…
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