tartan tax

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

tartan tax (plural tartan taxes)

  1. (UK, derogatory) An addition to income tax payable only by those in Scotland as a result of the Scottish variable rate.
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