2 d. ago John Swinney drops commitment not to increase income tax in Scotland

The First Minister was repeatedly asked about possible tax increases in Holyrood

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4 d. ago ‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

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5 d. ago Anas Sarwar challenges John Swinney to use £1 billion underspend as Holyrood braces for UK Budget

The rate of income tax paid by workers in Scotland is set by Holyrood but a hike elsewhere in the UK could still have a negative impact on public spending north of the Border.

Economics

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves puts UK on notice that tax rises are on the way with Brexit and Trump blamed

Rachel Reeves could become the first UK Chancellor in 50 years to rip up a manifesto commitment not to increase income tax.

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5 d. ago My sources have told me about the catastrophic tax rises to come. Pensioners will be horrified... this is where Labour's going to strike and it's devastating: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

With every day that passes it becomes more apparent that the Chancellor will, later this month in the Budget , break Labour 's manifesto commitment not to increase income tax.

Economics

1 week ago People urged not to miss tax deadline this week or face hefty HMRC fine

Advice Direct Scotland provides free and confidential help with tax returns.

Events

1 week ago People in Scotland could see Council Tax reforms as new consultation launches

The public consultation on Council Tax will run until the end of January next year.

Politics

1 week ago How much are tourist taxes in the UK and where are they charged?

Exclusive: The mayor of Liverpool would like to see visitor levies expanded across the city

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2 w. ago Cut your Council Tax payment for next month without claiming a discount

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

3 w. ago People urged not to miss tax deadline this month or face hefty HMRC fine

Advice Direct Scotland provides free and confidential help with tax returns.

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3 w. ago We’ve reached our limits on raising income tax in Scotland, says SNP finance minister Shona Robison

The Scottish Government has reached its limits on income tax, the Finance Secretary has said.

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4 w. ago We’ve reached our limits around tax in Scotland, says Robison

The Finance Secretary also suggested there are too many public sector bodies in Scotland.

Politics