Tax Efficient Savings

Find the best tax efficient savings and investments..

When you save or invest money, you normally have to pay tax on the interest or income earned, but there are some tax efficient savings and investments that offer a tax-free return.

Popular tax efficient savings:
 
Individual Savings Accounts (ISA):
You can use ISAs to save cash or to invest in stocks and shares. You may put up to £7,200 into an ISA each year, £3,600 of which may be saved in cash.

ISAs are tax efficient savings because you do not pay any tax on the interest or dividends and profits are free of Capital Gains Tax.


Child Trust Funds (CTF):
Children born on or after 1 September 2002 and receiving Child Benefit get a £250 voucher from the Government to be used to set up a Child Trust Fund.

The voucher may only be put into a CTF, not any savings account, and then friends and family may contribute to the CTF up to £1,200 per tax year.

CTFs are tax efficient savings as neither you, nor your child has to pay tax on any income or any gains in the account until your child reaches age 18.

Other tax efficient savings:
  • National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is backed by the treasury and offers the following tax-free savings and investments: ISAs, Fixed Interest and Index Linked Savings Certificates, Children's Bonds and Premium Binds
  • Tax-free interest: Banks and building societies normally take 20% tax off interest before they pay it to you, but if your taxable income is less than your tax allowances you can register to have your interest paid 'gross' (without tax taken off).
  • Pensions relief: The Government offers tax relief on pension contributions - you can save as much as you like into any number of pensions and get tax relief on contributions of up to 100 per cent of your earnings each year and when you retire you can take up to 25 per cent of your pension fund as a tax-free lump sum.

See below for leading ISA deals:


 Product NameISA OptionIncome YieldMore Info
FTSE Income Plan - Conditional Income Optionyes
6.50% pa††
 
5 Year Structured Income Plan offering an annual yield of 6.50%. Can be used for ISA transfers & SIPP investment.
Barclays Wealth Regular Income Bondyes
6.00% pa
 
6 Year Structured Income Bond with an annual yield of 6.00% or monthly at 0.4875%. Can be used for ISA transfers & SIPP investment.
FTSE Income Plan - Fixed Income Optionyes
5.80% pa
 
5 Year Structured Income Plan offering an annual yield of 5.80%. Can be used for ISA transfers & SIPP investment.
Investec 5 Year FTSE 100 Income Deposit Planyes
4.75% pa††
 
5 year capital protected deposit plan with an annual yield of 4.75% or a monthly yield of 0.38%. The plan can be used for cash ISA investment or cash ISA transfer
The Royal Deposit ISAyes
4.00% pa
 
3 year fixed rate cash ISA that returns 4.00% a year. The plan can be used for cash ISA investment or cash ISA transfer.
Schroders Monthly High Income Fundyes
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The Schroder Monthly High Income Fund aims to generate a high income, whilst not compromising capital, by investing in a diversified basket of fixed income securities. 100% Discount off Initial Charges.
Invesco Perpetual Monthly Income Plus Fund ISAyes
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Popular monthly 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. 100% discount on initial charges.
Henderson Strategic Bond Fundyes
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The aim of this fund is to deliver a quarterly income to investors by investing in higher yielding assets, which will include most types of fixed interest securities such as high yield bonds, investment grade bonds and government gilts, as well as having the ability to invest a proportion of the fund in equities. Income is paid to you quarterly.
Schroders Income Maximiseryes
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The Schroder Income Maximiser Fund ISA aims to deliver a target income yield of 7% pa, also providing potential capital growth. Income is paid to you quarterly. 100% Discount off Initial Charges.
Invesco Perpetual Corporate Bond ISAyes
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This highly popular fund aims to achieve a high level of overall return with relative security to capital. Income Paid to you twice yearly. Up to 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Artemis Income ISAyes
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One of the leading UK Equity Income Funds. The Fund managers hunt out companies with strong free cash flow and solid balance sheets. Income is paid to you twice yearly. 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Jupiter Corporate Bond Fund ISAyes
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The Jupiter Corporate Bond aims to achieve a high level of income with the opportunity for capital growth, through mainly investing in fixed interest securities. Income is paid to you twice yearly. 87.5% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Invesco Perpetual High Income Fund ISAyes
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One of the UK's most popular income fund ISAs the Invesco Perpetual High Income has delivered consistently good long term returns through a variety of market conditions. Income is paid to you twice yearly. Up to a 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
M&G Corporate Bond ISAyes
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The M&G Corporate Bond Fund is a conservative ‘blue chip’ sterling fund that aims to produce a higher return than UK government bonds. Income is Paid to you Quarterly. 100% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Jupiter Merlin Income Portfolioyes
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The Jupiter Merlin Income Portfolio fund aims to achieve a high and rising income with some potential for capital growth. Income Distributions are made to you quarterly. 95% Discount off the Standard Initial Fund Charge.
Legal & General Managed Monthly Income ISAyes
5.30%**
 
Managed Monthly Income ISA Pays tax-free income monthly and invests in a Managed Monthly Income Trust with a current gross distribution yield of 5.3% (as at 30 June 2009, it will however change over time).
† Guaranteed income payments.
†† Income payments are dependent upon the FTSE 100 Index.
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See below for leading Child Trust Fund accounts:


ProviderServiceISA OptionMinimum InvestmentMore Info
Children's Mutual Child Trust Fundno
£10.00 pm
 
Awarded Best Child Trust Fund (CTF) provider for 2006, 2007 and 2008. Up to £40 of FREE Mothercare Vouchers when you apply online.
Engage Child Trust Fundno
£5.00 pm
 
Engage is one of the UK's leading Child Trust Fund providers. Up to £25 in FREE Boots Vouchers if you set up a Direct Debit Online.
Jump Child trust Fundno
£25.00 pm
 
Jump is a Child Trust Funds savings plan specially designed for children. It is based on Witan Investment Trust. Witan's objective is to create wealth for its investors through stockmarket investment.
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