15 May - Scottish government Tax Directorate webinar
Event summary
Watch this webinar to hear directly from members of the Scottish government on the current Scottish tax landscape.
Accountants based in Scotland face challenges in understanding the complexities of devolved taxes and how Scottish tax systems differ from the rest of the UK.
Hear from experts in the Scottish government team on how they’re shaping Scottish tax legislation, their explanation on the intricacies of Scottish tax income and clarification on devolved and partially devolved taxes.
Justine Riccomini, ICAS Head of Tax (Employment and Devolved Taxes), provides a helpful overview on the history of Scottish taxes and puts forward a series of questions to the panel about the devolved taxes journey so far.
If you’re a tax professional working in Scotland or a CA dealing with Scottish taxes, this webinar will provide you with clarity on the status of the devolved taxes piece and its effect on Scotland’s economy.
(Duration 50 minutes. Originally recorded on 15 May 2024)
Please note when Ewan mentions Stage 3 of the Visitor Levy bill, he is referring to Stage 2 of the bill.
Who are the speakers?
(Please note that views and opinions expressed by speakers at ICAS webinars are their own and not necessarily reflective of ICAS’ views.)
- Hosted by Justine Riccomini, Head of Tax (Employment and Devolved Taxes) , ICAS
- Ewan Cameron-Neilson, Head of Fully Devolved Taxes, Scottish Government
- Gregor Auld, Income Tax Leader, Scottish Government
- David Ferguson, Senior Policy Officer, Tax Coordination & Engagement, Scottish Government
Who’s this for?
- CAs working in Scotland
- Non-members
- ICAS students
Counts as CPD activity
Depending upon your individual role and training and development needs, watching this webinar can count towards your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement.
