tartan tax

English

Etymology

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

Noun

tartan tax (plural tartan taxes)

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