Scotland taxation

The annual Gers figures have given the impression that Scotland is unique within the UK allocation of taxation and spending. It's not.

There's a billion pound black hole just opened up in Holyrood budget planning. What does that mean? Not what MSPs are telling us.

It is not known how many people from Wales paid Scottish income tax rates in April after a code error.

The UK government will continue to compensate military personnel facing higher income tax bills because they are based in Scotland.

The UK government will compensate soldiers facing higher income tax bills because they are based in Scotland.

Local authority body Cosla says additional money could be raised without damaging businesses.

The Scottish government's tax and spending plans for the next year pass their final parliamentary hurdle.

A change in the law will mean couples will still receive the allowance when Scottish income tax rates change.

Most folk, I reckon, know they need to pay up to fund public services. But it is an unwise politician who confuses toleration with contentment. Very few thrill to the prospect of paying tax, especially when that levy is due to increase.