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Scottish tax rates

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Summary

  • Toggle "Scottish tax rates" in the assumptions section to apply Scotland's six income tax bands instead of rUK's three.
  • Bands: Starter 19%, Basic 20%, Intermediate 21%, Higher 42%, Advanced 45%, Top 48%.
  • The personal allowance taper interaction is applied correctly alongside the Scottish bands.

Enabling Scottish tax rates

Toggle "Scottish tax rates" in the assumptions section. Scotland has six income tax bands (Starter 19%, Basic 20%, Intermediate 21%, Higher 42%, Advanced 45%, Top 48%) compared to rUK's three. The engine applies the correct band structure including the personal allowance taper interaction.

Frequently asked questions

How many income tax bands does Scotland have?
Six — Starter 19%, Basic 20%, Intermediate 21%, Higher 42%, Advanced 45%, and Top 48% — compared to rUK's three.
Does this interact with the personal allowance taper?
Yes, the engine applies the correct Scottish band structure including the personal allowance taper interaction.

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