tartan tax
tartan tax · tartan taxes
An addition to income tax payable only by those in Scotland as a result of the…An addition to income tax payable only by those in Scotland as a result of the Scottish variable rate.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, derogatory)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 traditioCoined by Michael Forsyth, Baron Forsyth of Drumlean, in reference to the tartans traditionally worn by Scottish clans.
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Forms
plural: tartan taxes| Singular | tartan tax |
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