Scottish Government Blogs

November 27, 2012
by John Swinney
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Business Rates Consultation

Scottish businesses already operate in the most competitive business environment in the UK thanks to the improvements we have made to the current rates system and to ensure Scotland maintains this competitive advantage, we have today launched a consultation on … Continue reading

June 8, 2012
by John Swinney
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Plans for future tax regime

From April 2015, through the Scotland Act, the Scottish Parliament will be able, to introduce and manage taxes relating to the purchase or leasing of land and buildings, and a replacement for Landfill Tax. Yesterday I outlined to Parliament my … Continue reading