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UK revenue bosses have given a frosty initial response to suggestions they could run the collection of Scotland's planned local income tax.
The Holyrood government is committed to replacing the council tax with the new alternative, set at a standard 3p rate.
HM Revenue and Customs told BBC Scotland it operated the reserve central tax system, not a local one.
But Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney said detailed discussions were still to take place.
The Scottish Government will launch a consultation on its plans within the next few days.
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The Holyrood government is committed to replacing the council tax with the new alternative, set at a standard 3p rate.
HM Revenue and Customs told BBC Scotland it operated the reserve central tax system, not a local one.
But Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney said detailed discussions were still to take place.
The Scottish Government will launch a consultation on its plans within the next few days.
Read More