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MSP committee majority backs Visitor Levy Bill
Stage 1 report supports general principles of visitor levy plans

MSPs seek views on proposed Scottish aggregates tax
Stage 1 scrutiny begins for proposed tax and Revenue Scotland changes

Aggregates Tax Bill introduced to Holyrood
Ministers seek to encourage use of recycled materials in construction

UKSC holds director's option subject to income tax
Five Justices allow HMRC's appeal from Court of Session

Council tax proposed to rise for larger properties
Consultation opens on added weighting for houses in bands E to H

Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill goes out to public's views
Call for views issued on bill to allow local charge on paid accommodation

Visitor Levy Bill introduced to Holyrood
Councils to be given power to charge visitors and reinvest proceeds

Council tax on second and empty homes could double
Consultation seeks views on giving local authorities extra powers

Supreme Court resolves land VAT puzzle in HMRC's favour
Taxpayer not exempt from VAT on disposal following option to tax

News Corp loses appeal over VAT on digital editions
"Newspapers" had to be construed as print only, prior to exemption: UKSC

Draft additional dwelling tax changes put out for views
Ministers respond to changes proposed in last year's call for views

Health board failed to prove input VAT recovery claim
Supreme Court allows HMRC appeal in claim based on extrapolation

Ministers seek views on shape of Scots aggregates levy
Consultation opens on replacement for UK tax

Award success for Turcan Connell
Honour as law firm celebrates 25th anniversary

MSPs pass bill to restrict COVID-related rates appeals
Changes affecting property value to be reflected at 2023 revaluation

Commission calls for greater role for land taxation
Report sets out potential for supporting net zero and diverse ownership

Ministers invite views on ADS as review begins
Consultation running on working of additional house purchase charge

HMRC allows penalty-free extra month for 2020-21 tax
Late penalties waived if return filed by 28 February

Council tax and rating cases moving to tribunal chamber
Draft regulations cover council tax reduction and valuation appeals

Public input sought on Scottish Framework for Tax
Ministers consult on guide rules for policy making

Judge rejects challenge to HMRC loan charge provisions
Judicial review incompetent; charge held legal in any event

Sale and leaseback retained care home zero-rating: UKSC
Court allows operators' appeal against VAT charge

No defence to action to recover unlawful state aid
Inner House rules full amount must be paid following EU ruling

Ministers seek guidance on tax priorities for Budget
Consultation opens on using powers to support economic recovery