Higher earners to be taxed more heavily in Scotland to protect public services

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New 45p tax band introduced for those earning in excess of £75,000 with top rate for salaries more than £125,140 up to 48p Higher earners in Scotland are be to taxed more heavily after ministers in Edinburgh sought to reduce cuts to public services and fund an expensive council tax freeze.Shona Robison, Scotland’s finance secretary, said a new “advanced” 45p tax band would be introduced for all those earning above £75,000, and the top rate of income tax, for those earning above £125,140, would rise to 48p. Continue reading...

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