Rejected petition No higher rate of income tax for Military personnel in Scotland.

The SNP in Scotland have increased income tax for all those living and working in Scotland. Members of the Armed Forces go where they are told to go, they have no choice about where they serve, consequently they should not pay the higher rates of tax set by the SNP.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

This decision about the rates of income tax in Scotland is the responsibility of the Scottish Government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Date submitted 23 December 2017
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