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Do Welsh income tax rates differ from England?
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In short: They can — the Senedd sets Welsh rates each year. For 2025/26 the headline rates match England (20%, 40%, 45%) on the same thresholds, but future budgets may diverge. Check gov.wales before budgeting.
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Scottish rates already differ with six bands on earned income.
Personal Allowance and the £100,000 taper are UK-wide.
See Welsh income tax bands guide.
Primary source: gov.wales/welsh-rates-income-tax
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