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MSP committee majority backs Visitor Levy Bill

21st December 2023 | tax , government-administration | Local government
Stage 1 report supports general principles of visitor levy plans

MSPs seek views on proposed Scottish aggregates tax

14th December 2023 | tax | Corporate tax , Environment
Stage 1 scrutiny begins for proposed tax and Revenue Scotland changes

Aggregates Tax Bill introduced to Holyrood

16th November 2023 | tax | Corporate tax , Construction
Ministers seek to encourage use of recycled materials in construction

UKSC holds director's option subject to income tax

26th October 2023 | tax | Personal tax
Five Justices allow HMRC's appeal from Court of Session

Council tax proposed to rise for larger properties

13th July 2023 | property (non-commercial) , tax | Personal tax
Consultation opens on added weighting for houses in bands E to H

Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill goes out to public's views

26th June 2023 | tax , government-administration | Local government
Call for views issued on bill to allow local charge on paid accommodation

Visitor Levy Bill introduced to Holyrood

25th May 2023 | tax , government-administration
Councils to be given power to charge visitors and reinvest proceeds

Council tax on second and empty homes could double

19th April 2023 | tax , government-administration | Local government
Consultation seeks views on giving local authorities extra powers

Supreme Court resolves land VAT puzzle in HMRC's favour

22nd March 2023 | tax
Taxpayer not exempt from VAT on disposal following option to tax

News Corp loses appeal over VAT on digital editions

22nd February 2023 | tax , europe | Corporate tax
"Newspapers" had to be construed as print only, prior to exemption: UKSC

Draft additional dwelling tax changes put out for views

9th February 2023 | tax , property (non-commercial)
Ministers respond to changes proposed in last year's call for views

Health board failed to prove input VAT recovery claim

24th October 2022 | tax | Corporate tax
Supreme Court allows HMRC appeal in claim based on extrapolation

Ministers seek views on shape of Scots aggregates levy

28th September 2022 | tax | Mining , Corporate tax
Consultation opens on replacement for UK tax

Award success for Turcan Connell

8th July 2022 | tax
Honour as law firm celebrates 25th anniversary

MSPs pass bill to restrict COVID-related rates appeals

23rd June 2022 | government-administration , tax | Corporate tax
Changes affecting property value to be reflected at 2023 revaluation

Commission calls for greater role for land taxation

25th January 2022 | property (non-commercial) , tax | Agriculture and estates , Environment (Business Premises)
Report sets out potential for supporting net zero and diverse ownership

Ministers invite views on ADS as review begins

11th January 2022 | property (non-commercial) , tax | Personal tax
Consultation running on working of additional house purchase charge

HMRC allows penalty-free extra month for 2020-21 tax

10th January 2022 | tax | Personal tax
Late penalties waived if return filed by 28 February

Council tax and rating cases moving to tribunal chamber

20th September 2021 | tax
Draft regulations cover council tax reduction and valuation appeals

Public input sought on Scottish Framework for Tax

2nd September 2021 | tax | Personal tax , Corporate tax
Ministers consult on guide rules for policy making

Judge rejects challenge to HMRC loan charge provisions

15th April 2021 | tax , europe , civil litigation
Judicial review incompetent; charge held legal in any event

Sale and leaseback retained care home zero-rating: UKSC

1st April 2021 | tax | Corporate tax
Court allows operators' appeal against VAT charge

No defence to action to recover unlawful state aid

7th September 2020 | europe , tax | EU / international , Corporate tax
Inner House rules full amount must be paid following EU ruling

Ministers seek guidance on tax priorities for Budget

7th September 2020 | tax , government-administration
Consultation opens on using powers to support economic recovery
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