There are no proposals for a council tax revaluation within the current Scottish parliamentary term, MSPs have been told.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay was responding to questions from members of the public sent via social media and email to Holyrood's Finance and Constitution Committee.

One question, from an anonymous Fife resident, claimed "tens of millions of pounds" in council tax is being lost due to modern energy-efficient homes being placed in a higher council tax band than large Victorian buildings owned by the "wealthy".

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He put to Mr Mackay that holding a review this year of valuations, which have been static since 1991, would be "beneficial".

"The government is not proposing to have a revaluation, we believe it would be an unacceptable shock to the system," Mr Mackay said.

"It would be an administrative burden, an expensive burden."

He said the increasing council tax on higher bands is "fair and balanced", and no money is lost to local government.

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Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser asked: "Will there ever be a revaluation or are we stuck with the 1991 values until Doomsday?"

Mr Mackay replied: "We are not proposing a revaluation in this term of office."

Mr Mackay also answered questions submitted by the public on the impact of proposed tax office closures in Scotland, saying the HMRC said it would not affect the ability to collect tax revenue in Scotland.

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Further questions included submissions on tax avoidance and tax powers to reduce poverty.