Tag: tax

Tax on the dead considered “depressing” by body

News

Deadline News Journalist - March 12, 2015

A HEALTH and safety tax will be imposed on the relatives of the dead, under plans by a Scots council. Bereaved families are set to...

Scottish Conservatives call for whisky tax breaks

In Brief

Deadline News Journalist - March 6, 2015

THE SCOTCH whisky industry could enjoy additional tax breaks - if the Scottish Conservatives get their way. Ruth Davidson MSP has written a letter to...

23,000 Scots take aim at London millionaire tax-dodgers

Business

Deadline News Journalist - February 19, 2015

MILLIONAIRE executives have dodged up to £700 million in tax each year thanks to a loophole which has given some a lower overall tax...

Entrepreneurs offered specialist tax advice to help their businesses

Business

Deadline News Journalist - January 14, 2015

SCOTS entrepreneurs looking for investment are being offered access to high-level, specialist tax advice from a new partner at a leading accountancy firm. Neil Norman...

Row over charity breaks for private schools

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - September 9, 2014

THREE of Scotland’s most prestigious private schools have seen their tax bill drop by more than £500,000 - thanks to their status as charities. The...