New Analysis Claims Scottish High Earners Could Save Thousands in Income Tax by Living in Northumberland

New analysis claims Scottish high earners could save thousands in income tax by living in Northumberland

New research suggests high earners in Scotland could save thousands by commuting from Northumberland.

SNP tax humiliation as Scots top earners could save £46k by living in England

Rathbones has published an analysis which highlights that some high earners are considering moving south and commuting across the border to save thousands thanks to John Swinney's punitive income tax measures.

Scotland's higher earners could save £46,000 by moving to England, analysis finds

New analysis claims high earners could save more than £46,000 in income tax over five years by moving from Scotland to England.

SNP income tax rise ‘cost Scotland £22m’

Increase to 48p for top earners backfires with drop in revenues

Scottish high earners could save over £46,000 in income tax by living in England

Over 55% of Scots to pay less income tax than if they lived in England – Confirmed

From Scottish tax payers comparison to English counterparts: FOI release, published last Friday: On Tuesday 13th January 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government whilst addressing Holyrood stated that: “As a result, even more people in Scotland can expect to pay less tax than if they lived in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. That’s over 55 per cent of Scots set to pay less income tax because they live in Scotland.” Please …