ISA Allowances - 2010/11 - Use It - Don't Lose It

By Harris Smith


A number of our seasoned ISA Investors have previously asked us to send regular ISA reminders at the end of each tax year.

So here is reminder number 1! The tax year is drawing to a close and those of you who are not fully funding may wish to add a lump sum. REMEMBER use it or lose it, unused allowances cannot be rolled over to the next tax year.

How much can I invest? The maximum that you can invest in your ISA is 10,200GBP for the tax year 2010/2011.

Of the overall limit of 10,200GBP, up to 5,100GBP can be put into a cash ISA. E.g. - if you have already put 5,100GBP into a cash ISA, the maximum that can be invested in an Investment ISA is 5,100GBP and if you have put 3,200GBP into a cash ISA, the maximum that you can contribute to an Investment ISA is 7,000GBP. It is also possible to switch savings in cash ISAs to Investment ISAs at any time. But remember, you cannot then switch back the other way!

The new ISA contribution limit for the next tax year (2011/2012) will be 10,680GBP. The maximum that can be placed in a cash ISA in the next tax year will be 5,340GBP.

Delinquent tax returns, tax fraud, and tax evasion can all result in jail time and steep fines. This is one battle you cannot win on your own and it is imperative that you hire a tax attorney. Hiring an expert lawyer will give you the advice you need and hopefully allow you to avoid going to jail.

How long have I got? All funds must be received by ISA providers by Tuesday 5th April.

Although these changes are welcoming for the taxpayer in 2011 it is not certain that the IRS will ease up on liens and reduce collective enforced measures. The current economic climate has placed more people in a position where it is difficult to timely pay their tax obligations.




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