# The Scotland Act 2012, Section 25 (Appointed Years) Order 2015, Article 3: Appointed years


The tax year 2016-17 is appointed under section 25(5) of the Scotland Act 2012 as the first tax year for which a Scottish rate resolution made by the Scottish Parliament under section 80C of the Scotland Act 1998 (power to set Scottish rate for Scottish taxpayers) is to have effect.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/2000/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotland-act-2012-section-25-appointed-years-order-2015/article-3
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