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flag UK savers, especially retirees, may overpay tax on interest due to HMRC rules, prompting advice to use ISAs for tax-free growth.

flag Martin Lewis warns UK savers, especially retirees, may be overpaying tax on interest due to HMRC rules. flag A £5,000 starter savings allowance phases out between £12,570 and £17,570 income, while basic rate taxpayers get £1,000 tax-free interest, higher rate earners £500, and additional rate earners pay 45% on all interest. flag Interest above allowances is taxed at income tax rates. flag Lewis notes fixed-term accounts can trigger premature tax liability if interest is reported when paid, not when accessible, potentially leading to overpayment. flag He recommends reviewing savings and using ISAs—up to £20,000 annually—for tax-free growth.

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