End ‘ridiculous’ royal tax breaks, Greens urge in election pledge
The party says the change would remove a property tax break for Crown transactions and make one of Scotland’s biggest landowners pay more.
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Greens Call for End to Royal Tax Exemptions in Scotland
The Scottish Greens have set out proposals to remove tax exemptions and privileges enjoyed by the monarchy in Scotland, arguing that the current system allows one of the country’s wealthiest landowners to avoid paying a fair share. The plans form part of a wider push by the party to address inequality and increase contributions from the highest earners, with a specific focus on devolved taxes. At the centre of the proposal is Land and Buildings …
Time to end tax breaks and perks for royals
The Scottish Greens will end the King’s tax breaks and perks in Scotland as part of sweeping proposals to make the super-rich pay their fair share. The billionaire monarch is currently exempt from paying a range of taxes including capital gains tax, inheritance tax and corporation tax. Most of these are reserved to the UK Government, however Land and Buildings Transaction tax is fully devolved to the Scottish Government. Unlike regular home buye…
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