Scotland tax tables 2026/27
The figures set by or for Scotland for 2026/27: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the UK are on the national page.
- 2026-04-06 to 2027-04-05
- GBP
Income tax
Income Tax bands: Scotland
| Taxable income above the Personal Allowance, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| Starter rate: £0 to £3,967 | 19% |
| Basic rate: £3,967 to £16,956 | 20% |
| Intermediate rate: £16,956 to £31,092 | 21% |
| Higher rate: £31,092 to £62,430 | 42% |
| Advanced rate: £62,430 to £125,140 | 45% |
| Top rate: Over £125,140 | 48% |
Source: HMRC: Income Tax rates and allowances for current and previous tax years (updated 6 April 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Personal Allowance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 |
| Income limit for the Personal Allowance | £100,000 |
| Allowance taper above the income limit (per £1 of income) | 50% |
Source: HMRC: Income Tax rates and allowances for current and previous tax years (updated 6 April 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-16
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Official sources
- Rates and thresholds for employers 2026 to 2027 · retrieved 2026-11-06
- Income Tax rates and allowances for current and previous tax years · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Rates and allowances: National Insurance contributions · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Income Tax in Scotland · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Income Tax in Wales · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Collection of student loans from 6 April 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Corporation Tax rates and allowances · retrieved 2026-10-16
- VAT rates · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Pay Apprenticeship Levy · retrieved 2026-11-06
- Employment Allowance · retrieved 2026-11-06
- Earnings thresholds (automatic enrolment) · retrieved 2026-11-06
- Workplace pensions: What you, your employer and the government pay · retrieved 2026-11-06
- SI 2026/231: Extension of Veteran's Relief (regulation 6) · retrieved 2026-11-06
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