Part 2U.K.Basic provisions

Chapter 2U.K.Rates at which income tax is charged

The ratesU.K.

[F16AThe Scottish basic, higher and additional ratesU.K.

(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.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 6A inserted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 38 para. 12 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), Sch. 38 para. 3