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UK savers, especially retirees, may overpay tax on interest due to HMRC rules, prompting advice to use ISAs for tax-free growth.
Martin Lewis warns UK savers, especially retirees, may be overpaying tax on interest due to HMRC rules.
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.
Interest above allowances is taxed at income tax rates.
Lewis notes fixed-term accounts can trigger premature tax liability if interest is reported when paid, not when accessible, potentially leading to overpayment.
He recommends reviewing savings and using ISAs—up to £20,000 annually—for tax-free growth.
Los ahorradores del Reino Unido, especialmente los jubilados, pueden pagar en exceso el impuesto sobre los intereses debido a las reglas de HMRC, lo que lleva a recomendar el uso de ISA para el crecimiento libre de impuestos.