"tartan tax" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tartan taxes [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Michael Forsyth, Baron Forsyth of Drumlean, in reference to the tartans traditionally worn by Scottish clans. Head templates: {{en-noun}} 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. Wikipedia link: Michael Forsyth, Baron Forsyth of Drumlean Tags: UK, derogatory
    Sense id: en-tartan_tax-en-noun-rY3VW~oE Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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