Stuart Adam

Join Stuart Adam, a Senior Economist at IFS specializing in housing taxation, and Tim Leunig, an economist from the London School of Economics with a rich advisory background, as they delve into the UK housing market's struggles. They discuss how taxes like stamp duty and council tax impact affordability and market dynamics. The conversation highlights inequities in the tax system, challenges for landlords, and proposes reforms to address the ongoing housing crisis. Discover how these tax policies shape housing choices and the broader economic landscape.

Stuart Adam, a Senior IFS tax expert, and Ben Zaranko, an IFS economist specializing in fiscal policy, delve into the intricacies of the UK's income tax system. They discuss the baffling two-tier tax structure and address the inefficiencies caused by cliff edges and frozen thresholds. The duo highlights how these issues distort work incentives and complicate financial planning for many, especially in the case of childcare subsidies. Moreover, they suggest merging income tax and National Insurance to simplify the system and enhance transparency.

Stuart Adam, a Senior researcher at the Institute for Fiscal Studies with expertise in tax design, joins to dissect nuanced changes in the government’s Budget. They discuss the rationale behind upfront EV grants despite plans for a per-mile tax, and how this aims to manage congestion. Salary sacrifice limits and their potential impact on saving behaviors are also examined. The conversation further explores the implications of increased capital income tax, cuts to cash ISAs, and reforms affecting entrepreneurship, revealing a complex landscape of minor yet significant tax modifications.

Stuart Adam, an expert in housing taxation, is joined by IFS economist Ben Zaranko to tackle the complexities of the UK's property tax system. They delve into the absurdities of council tax based on outdated 1991 valuations and discuss how stamp duty discourages home moving, impacting housing allocation. The conversation highlights the need for reforms, such as a proportional council tax that could replace both council tax and stamp duty, ensuring fairness and efficiency in property taxation for all.

Stuart Adam, a seasoned tax policy expert at IFS, and Dan Neidle, a tax lawyer and founder of Tax Policy Associates, delve into strategies for raising tax revenue ahead of the Chancellor's Budget. They explore the potential of income tax increases and the implications of freezing thresholds, while debating the fairness of taxing partnerships and reforming self-employed tax bases. The conversation touches on the complexities of landlord taxation and ideas for pension tax reform, ultimately advocating for coherent long-term tax reforms to improve revenue without harming the economy.