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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Hilary Osborne

HMRC announces 22% tax on cash interest held in stocks and shares Isas

Rachel Reeves wearing a light blue blazer speaks while looking forward
Rachel Reeves announced major changes to the regime in last year’s budget. Photograph: WPA/Getty

Isa reforms announced on Tuesday promise a new first-time buyer account with no upper age limit, and a tax on interest on cash savings held in a stocks and shares wrapper.

Savers and investors can currently deposit up to £20,000 a year in Isas, which offer the chance to earn returns which are not subject to tax.

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