Scottish news
Tax bodies call for Scottish tax overhaul
A new minister role is a top recommendation.
Read more »Land and buildings transaction tax holiday ends
Holidays extended in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Read more »Scottish Govt. reaches deal to pass Budget
Green Party provides last-gasp support for Budget.
Read more »Scottish income tax changes approved
MSPs vote in favour of 5-band income tax system.
Read more »Devolution and property taxes
How does property taxation differ around the UK?
Read more »Scottish businesses oppose income tax rise
SME owners in Scotland favour more rates and bands.
Read more »Scotland sets higher rate income tax threshold
The Scottish higher rate threshold for income tax is set to rise with inflation, creating a divergence with the rest of the UK.
Read more »Draft Scottish Budget highlights
The draft Scottish Budget was presented to the Scottish parliament on 16 December 2015.
Read more »Scottish councils get business rate powers
Councils in Scotland will be able to reduce business rates in their area from 31 October 2015.
Read more »Scotland tax devolution legislation published
Draft legislation that will see the devolution of tax powers to Scotland has been published by the UK government.
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