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Home News New savings allowance means no tax on interest for many

New savings allowance means no tax on interest for many

The introduction of the new Savings Allowance on 6 April 2016 means that the majority of taxpayers will not pay any tax on their interest.

new savings allowance no tax on interestOn 6 April 2016, the Savings Allowance was introduced into our tax system. This new allowance applies a 0% rate for up to £1,000 of interest receipts for a basic rate taxpayer and up to £500 for a higher rate taxpayer

The government has removed the requirement (from 6 April 2016) for banks and building societies to deduct tax from account interest they pay to customers. Which, in simple terms, means that the most taxpayers will not pay tax on their interest.

However, in 2016/17 basic rate tax will still be deducted at source from some forms of savings income such as interest distributions from unit trusts and OEICs. The government proposes 
to remove this requirement from April 2017.

Savings allowance of £500

Of course, if your interest income exceeds 
the Savings Allowance, there will be extra 
tax to pay. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, you are more likely to be in this position as the Savings Allowance is only £500.

If you would like to know more, please contact your RfM advisor or call on of our offices.

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