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Posts tagged Rates

What do you think of the water rates exemption scheme?

Ruth Boyle

25 August 2017

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Policy

Scottish Government to review scheme and want to hear your views The Scottish Government is in the process of reviewing the new water rates exemption scheme for charities. The Government are keen to hear how the system has been working for charities in Scotland since its... Read more

What does the Barclay Review of Business Rates mean for charities in Scotland?

Ruth Boyle

22 August 2017

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SCVO news
Policy

Report out today calls for changes to non-domestic rates. Earlier today, the Barclay Review of Business Rates released the report of their findings and recommendations. This concludes the long process of evidence sessions, written submissions and Parliamentary scrutiny as the... Read more

It’s time to apply for your water rates exemption

Ruth Boyle

16 January 2017

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Policy

Applications are now open for the Scottish Government’s exemption scheme Read more

SCVO response to Barclay Review of Business Rates in Scotland

Ruth Boyle

11 October 2016

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Consultation responses

Rates

Introduction SCVO has been keen to support an open conversation about tax, including the purpose, design, and language used to talk about tax. We therefore welcome the opportunity to respond to this review of business rates in Scotland. Within our response, business rates are... Read more

How can business rates best support charities?

Ruth Boyle

27 September 2016

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Policy

Rates

Rate relief is very important for the third sector in Scotland Read more