ISA Rules 2011

Get the most out of the 2011 ISA rules

The ISA rules 2011 (for the 2011/12 tax year) say you can shelter up to £10,680 from tax in that year. Of this total it can all be invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA, or up to £5,340 can be saved in a Cash ISA and the rest in stocks and shares.

To make the most of your tax-efficient savings allowance under the ISA rules for 2011/12, compare some of the latest ISA deals in the table below:

Structured Income ISAs
 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
Income Builder Plusyes8.40%
per annum
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A 5 year structured investment plan paying a potential maximum quarterly income of 2.10% (equivalent to 8.40% per year). Also available for Stocks & Shares ISA and ISA transfer.
FTSE 100 Bonus Income Planyes7.50%
per annum
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5 year structured investment plan paying an income of 7.50% annually, including a potential annual bonus of 0.5%. Also available as a monthly income option, Stocks & Shares ISA investment and ISA transfer.
Income Deposit Planyes7.00%
per annum
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A 6 year capital protected structured deposit plan with the potential to pay 7% annual income. Backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Also available as a cash ISA and for ISA transfer.

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

Structured Growth ISAs
 Product NameISA OptionMaximum Potential ReturnTermMore Info
FTSE 100 Enhanced Kick Out Plan Investec Versionyes13%
per annum
Up to
5 years
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Structured investment plan with the potential to mature after years 1, 2, 3 and 4. If the plan matures early it will return 13% times the number of years the plan has been in force. Also available for Stocks & Shares ISA and ISA transfer.
FTSE Defensive Bonus Planyes9.50%
per annum
Up to 6 yearsMore Info >
6 year structured investment plan with the potential to mature early, returning the greater of 9.50% for each year the plan is in place, or the highest return from the FTSE, measured daily. Also available for Stocks & Shares ISA and ISA transfer
Early Bonus Planyes9%
per annum
Up to 6 yearsMore Info >
A 6 year structured investment plan with the potential to mature early, paying 9% for every year the plan is active. Also available for Stocks & Shares ISA and ISA transfer.

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

Fund ISAs for income
 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plusyes7.01%More Info >
Income Paid Monthly. Popular income fund that aims to achieve a high level of income whilst seeking to maximise total return through investing in high yielding corporate and Government bonds, together with UK equities. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Newton Higher Incomeyes7.02%More Info >
Income Paid Quarterly. The objective of the Fund is to achieve increasing distributions on a calendar year basis with long term capital growth. The Fund may also invest in collective investment schemes. See latest fund factsheet for details.
Invesco Perpetual Distributionyes6.70%More Info >
Income Paid Monthly. Invesco Perpetual Distribution offers a balance between both income and capital growth through investment in UK based equities and fixed interest securities. See latest fund factsheet for details.
*Current Income Yields are Gross, Variable and Not Guaranteed
**Historic Yield reflects distributions declared over the past 12 months as a percentage of the mid-market price of the fund.
*** This is the target yield the fund aims to achieve per year, it is not guaranteed and could change according to prevailing market conditions. The target yield is net of basic rate tax.
Information correct as at 08/02/2012.

The value of investments and any return from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information below. 

From April 6th 2011, the ISA rules (2011/12) stipulate that you can save even more in an ISA.

If you do not use your full ISA allowance for each tax year, then you will lose it as it cannot be rolled over to the next tax year. Under the ISA rules, 2011 will see even more benefit to using an ISA, so make the most of your allowance by comparing ISAs using our free comparison service and apply today.

 Important Risk Information:

This website contains information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation in any way whatsoever. The value of investments and income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the full amount invested. The tax efficiency of ISAs is based on current tax law and there is no guarantee that tax rules will stay the same in the future.

Different types of investment carry different levels of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please ensure that you read the Important Risk Information for further details. Prior to making any decision to invest, you should ensure that you are familiar with the risks associated with a particular investment and should read the product literature. If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of a particular investment, both in respect of its objectives and its risk profile, you should seek independent financial advice.