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Military in Scotland to receive back pay following tax hike

by Ashleigh Webber 19 Jul 2018
by Ashleigh Webber 19 Jul 2018 Stewart Kirby/Zuma Press/PA Images
Stewart Kirby/Zuma Press/PA Images

Around 8,000 military personnel in Scotland are to receive back pay to compensate for changes that saw them pay more income tax than their colleagues based elsewhere in the UK.

Since April, anyone earning more than around £26,000 in Scotland has paid more income tax.

Income tax

Changes to Scottish income tax bands and rates introduced

The change meant around 70% of armed forces personnel posted in the country were facing higher tax bills than those elsewhere, which the UK government has argued could have an impact on military recruitment and retention in Scotland.

According to the BBC, a sergeant in Scotland would pay around £117 more in income tax a year, a major around £660 more, a lieutenant colonel around £863 more and a colonel an estimated £1,013 more.

Those on lower incomes in the country pay a 19% “starter” rate of tax, which has resulted in them paying less than before. This means privates based in Scotland would pay £20 less a year in income tax.

People across the country who earn more than £24,000 pay 21% under the new system. Higher (£43,431 – £150,000) and top rates (earnings more than £150,000), have been increased to 41% and 46% (40% and 45% across the rest of the UK).

The affected armed forces personnel will receive an annual compensation payment and their income tax rate will be brought into line with the rate in effect elsewhere across the UK.

The Ministry of Defence said they will receive ‘mitigation payments’ of between £12 and £1,500.

“It is completely wrong for the brave men and women of our armed forces to be punished for serving in Scotland by unfair raids on their pay packets by the Scottish government,” defence secretary Gavin Williamson said.

“That’s why we have taken this urgent action to ensure that our troops are treated equally and fairly.”

However, the Scottish government’s finance secretary Derek MacKay said it was “disappointing that, despite making an offer to discuss the differential taxation of military personnel, the Scottish government has not been consulted on the proposal announced by the MoD.”

Ashleigh Webber
Ashleigh Webber

Ashleigh is editor at OHW+ and part of the Personnel Today editorial team. Prior to joining Personnel Today in 2018, she covered the road transport sector for Commercial Motor and Motor Transport.

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