New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new campaign is demanding Scotland’s political leaders take “bold action” on tax – insisting that simply “tweaking” the existing system risks “failing our communities”. Instead, they have called on the country’s political leaders to back an “overhaul” of the existing tax system, saying that Scotland has the opportunity to lead a global “charge for progressive tax reform”. The new group also wants the Scottish Government to “kick-start a bold plan to tax wealth more fairly, ensuring those with the most contribute their share to Scotland’s future.” In addition, it says action is needed to “make polluters pay for the damage they cause” while at the same time encouraging greener, fairer business practices – with Tax Justice Scotland suggesting reforms to non-domestic rates could be part of this. “We need grown-up tax governance that takes Scotland’s future seriously; moving beyond piecemeal, patchwork fixes and instead delivering a tax system that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.” A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The Scottish Budget will prioritise our resources in line with the First Minister’s priorities of ending child poverty, growing the economy, investing in public services and supporting the path to net zero.