Finance Act 2014

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6AThe Scottish basic, higher and additional rates

(1)The Scottish basic rate, the Scottish higher rate and the Scottish additional rate for a tax year are calculated as follows.

  • Step 1

    Take the basic rate, higher rate or additional rate.

  • Step 2

    Deduct 10 percentage points.

  • Step 3

    Add the Scottish rate (if any) set by the Scottish Parliament for that year.

(2)For provision about the setting of the Scottish rate, see Chapter 2 of Part 4A of the Scotland Act 1998.