In 2020, the Wealth Tax Commission brought together world-leading academics, policymakers and tax practitioners to ‘think big’ about tax policy. Published in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the public finance crisis it triggered, the Commission examined the viability of both annual and one-off wealth taxes. Comprising over thirty papers and half a million words, it remains the most comprehensive body of evidence on wealth taxation globally.

On Monday, CenTax Director Andy Summers gave evidence at the House of Lords Finance Bill Sub-Committee.

On Wednesday, CenTax launched ‘Tax Reforms for Growth’ in Parliament along with authors from across the political spectrum.

The report provides a set of seven packages that would move the UK towards a fairer, more effective and more pro-growth tax system. This is a framework for the direction of reform, not a precise blueprint.

Professor Arun Advani gave evidence at the Treasury Select Committee on Tuesday, arguing that the Chancellor can both raise revenue and boost growth at the upcoming Autumn Budget.