tartan tax

Meaning

Noun

  • An addition to income tax payable only by those in Scotland as a result of the Scottish variable rate.

Origin

  • Coined by Michael Forsyth, Baron Forsyth of Drumlean, in reference to the tartans traditionally worn by Scottish clans.

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