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HMRC sets out new measures against serial tax avoiders

4th February 2015 | tax
Consultation now open on tougher sanctions

Ending of poll tax collection supported in stage 1 report

22nd January 2015 | government-administration , tax
Committee majority backs general principles of bill

Swinney modifies LBTT proposals

21st January 2015 | property (non-commercial) , tax
Lower rates to apply up to £325,000; most expensive houses cost more

Swinney to unveil revised LBTT rates this week

19th January 2015 | property (non-commercial) , tax
One year agreement on block grant reached with UK Government

More charities to benefit from water charges exemption

6th January 2015 | tax | Charities
Applications now open for new scheme from April

Revenue Scotland announces board

31st December 2014 | careers , government-administration , tax
Five to run new body from 1 January

Business rates appeal system up for review

16th December 2014 | commercial property , government-administration , tax
Ministers invite views on how to speed up process

Audit Scotland questions readiness for new land transaction tax

11th December 2014 | government-administration , tax
Recruitment and IT procurement delays have increased risk: report

HMRC launches Solicitors' Tax Campaign to catch non-declarers

8th December 2014 | tax
Window opens to reveal undeclared income or face higher penalties

Poll tax collection to end from 1 February, bill proposes

5th December 2014 | government-administration , tax
Government to reimburse councils for expected loss of revenue

Stamp duty slab system to go, Autumn Statement announces

3rd December 2014 | property (non-commercial) , tax
Percentage rates to apply from tomorrow

Police and ministers challenge £23m VAT bill

26th November 2014 | tax
New force levied as national body loses exemption

Government announces further HMRC direct recovery safeguards

24th November 2014 | tax
Face to face meetings, and protections for vulnerable, to be part of scheme
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