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Progressive vs. Regressive Taxes: Who Pays More?

Geoff Riley

2nd March 2025

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Taxes play a crucial role in shaping the economy—but do they affect everyone equally? In this video, Geoff Riley, Co-Founder of tutor2u, breaks down progressive and regressive taxes in the UK, using real-world examples to show who pays more and why.

Progressive vs. Regressive Taxes: Who Pays More?

📌 Key topics covered:

✅ What are progressive taxes? (E.g., UK Income Tax)

✅ What are regressive taxes? (E.g., VAT, Tobacco Duty, Fuel Duty)

✅ The impact of taxes on different income groups

✅ Why progressive taxes help redistribute wealth

✅ Why regressive taxes hit lower earners harder

🎯 Whether you’re studying for A-Level Economics, IB Economics, or GCSE, this video will help you understand these essential tax concepts in a clear, engaging way.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

@tutor2uGeoff

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