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The guides and checklists in this section of the Practical Tax Database cover Scottish Tax. This section of the site is developing as the new legislation develops.

LBTT vs SDLT: Comparing the rates and additional dwellings charge

Last Updated: 15 January 2025

How does LBTT compare to SDLT? What are the key differences?

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LBTT: Additional Dwelling Supplement

Last Updated: 16 September 2025

What is the Additional Dwelling Supplement for the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax? When does it apply? 

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LBTT: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

Last Updated: 02 September 2025

What is Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)? What are the rules?

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LBTT: Multiple Dwellings Relief

Last Updated: 08 January 2025

What is Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) for Land and Building Transactions Tax purposes? When does it apply and how is it claimed? What are the differences between MDR for SDLT and LBTT?

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Scottish Income Tax

Last Updated: 14 January 2025

From 6 April 2016, Scotland sets its own Income Tax rates. What is the rate of Scottish Income Tax? What implications does it have?

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Scottish Income Tax Rates

Last Updated: 10 December 2024

What is the Scottish rate of Income Tax? How many bands are there? What are the current and past tax bands and rates?

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Scottish Income Tax: Am I a Scottish taxpayer?

Last Updated: 04 June 2025

Who does Scottish Income Tax apply to? Am I resident in Scotland? What constitutes a residence and the 'main' residence?

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  3. Scottish LBTT Rates

 

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