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This edition of Stocktalk discusses Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Accounts and why they are still an underused part of investment planning.

 

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Looking to reduce your tax bill?

With Capital Gains Tax rising to 28% in the emergency budget, it could be time to open an ISA.

Benefits include:

  • No Capital Gains tax on profits made on your portfolio
  • No income tax on dividends or interest (although HMRC applies a 20% charge on interest)
  • No need to report your ISA transactions on your HMRC tax return

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