Scottish Budget 2026: the “tax cut” that barely moves the needle
For Scottish earners, the headline tax cut is up to £31.75 a year — about 61p a week.
In reality:
Many people get £0–£11
Frozen allowances + inflation mean most are still worse off
Around two-thirds of the benefit goes to higher earners
The change is largely political signalling, not meaningful reform
If you’re in Scotland, the smartest move isn’t reacting to headlines — it’s running your own numbers and planning around income resilience, not gimmicks.
👉 We’ve shared an interactive tax calculator so you can see the real impact for you.
https://www.planningmy.life/post/scottish-budget-2026-what-the-tax-cut-really-means-for-you
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