Rising inflation means four-year freeze on income tax thresholds will raise more than budgeted for, says IFS

Rishi Sunak has been accused of using a “stealth tax” on incomes that will bring in more than double the amount he budgeted for, as the cost of living rises at the fastest rate for three decades.

Ahead of the chancellor’s spring statement to the House of Commons next week, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said rapidly rising inflation means the Treasury could raise £13bn more than anticipated by freezing the income tax personal allowance and higher rate threshold.

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