Scotland | Budget 2025-2026

Scotland | Budget 2025-2026

On 4 December 2024, Shona Robison, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, presented Scotland's Budget for 2025-2026. The policy set out in this Budget is proposed to take effect from the start of the tax year on 6 April 2025. The key tax measure affecting payroll is a proposed 3.5% increase in the income thresholds for the starter, basic, and intermediate tax rates.

The updated thresholds are summarised in the table below:

 

Tax Rate

Annual Taxable Income (2024-2025)

Annual Taxable Income (2025-2026)

Starter rate

19%

£12,571* to £14,876

£12,571* to £15,397

Basic rate

20%

£14,877 to £26,561

£15,398 to £27,491

Intermediate rate

21%

£26,562 to £43,662

£27,492 to £43,662

Higher rate

42%

£43,663 to £75,000

£43,663 to £75,000

Advanced rate

45%

£75,001 to £125,140

£75,001 to £125,140

Top rate **

48%

Over £125,140

Over £125,140

 *Assumes individuals receive the Standard UK Personal Allowance.

**Those earning more than £100,000 will see their Personal Allowance reduced by £1 for every £2 earned over £100,000.

 Click here to access the full Budget document.



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