
An Income Tax Policy for Scotland
The Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, delivered his 2018/19 Budget for Scotland today announcing the Scottish Government’s decisions on income tax
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The Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, delivered his 2018/19 Budget for Scotland today announcing the Scottish Government’s decisions on income tax
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