Scottish income tax bands confirmed for 2019/20



The Scottish Parliament has confirmed the income tax bands that will apply to Scottish taxpayers for 2019/20. The bands confirm the announcement made in the Draft Scottish Budget last December.

The 2019/20 income tax rates and bands for Scottish taxpayers on income (other than savings and dividend income) are as follows:

Scottish Bands £

Band name

Scottish Rate

0 - 2,049

Starter

19%

2,050 - 12,444

Basic

20%

12,445 - 30,930

Intermediate

21%

30,931 - 150,000

Higher

41%

Over 150,000

Top

46%

Scottish taxpayers are entitled to the same personal allowance as individuals in the rest of the UK which for 2019/20 is £12,500. The allowance is reduced by £1 for every £2 of adjusted net income in excess of £100,000.

The UK higher rate tax point for 2019/20 is set at £37,500 and the tax rates for non-savings and non-dividend income are 20%, 40% and 45% respectively. The additional rate of 45% is payable on income over £150,000.

  


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Published Date: 
Monday, 4 March 2019