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Scottish Budget 2026/27

Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget for 2026/27 was delivered yesterday after a delay caused by the late UK Budget, marking a pivotal moment ahead of the May Holyrood elections and her departure from frontline politics. The Budget sets out tax, welfare, and public‑service plans that will shape Scotland’s political debate over the coming months.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

From April 2026 HMRC is introducing a new method for sole traders and landlords to report income and expenses, called ‘Making Tax Digital for Income Tax’.

Greaves West & Ayre Announces Two New Independent Financial Advisers

We are delighted to announce that Daniel Bullen and Toby Douglas have recently completed their qualifications to become Independent Financial Advisers.

Greaves West & Ayre Announces Two New Partner Promotions

We are delighted to announce that Joseph Findlay and Matthew Taylor have been appointed as Partners with effect from 1 June 2025.

What happens if you can’t pay your tax bill?

If you are a taxpayer and you are concerned that you cannot pay your tax bill on time, you have the option to set up an online “time to pay” arrangement with HMRC.  This means you can spread the cost of you tax bill over a period of 6-12 months, helping improve cash flow.

Tax Rates Guide 2025/26

Our pocket guide to 2025/26 tax rates will help you make sense of all the different areas of tax and how they might affect you. This useful guide outlines the tax rates for the next financial year.

Funds raised for the Great North Air Ambulance Service

On Monday 14 January 2025 we welcomed Kate Barker from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) to our…

Online card payment processing operational

Our online card payment function is now fully operational again.

Christmas and New Year Office Hours

Our Festive Opening Hours for our Offices are detailed below -

Scottish Budget 2025/26 – Highlights

Shona Robison delivered her second Scottish Budget as Finance Secretary yesterday, 4 December 2024. We round up some of the highlights in our Scottish Budget review.

UPDATE – Card Payment Issues

UPDATE to our recent card payment issues

Card Processing Issues

We are currently experiencing card payment issues