HMRC Admin 32 Response

Hi Tommy Leung,

The interest would become taxable in the tax year in which you close the account, whether that is at the end of the term or part way through the term.

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Hi,

If this is a German state pension, it is only liable in Germany and doesnt need to be declared in the UK. If a private pension, you need to declare the amount in sterling and it will be taxed at the highest rate of tax you are liable to.

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Hi,

As the 2019 to 2020 year will have already been reviewed and any potential repayment settled, a P85 is not needed. You can however, let us know your new address (if not already noted) to keep your record updated.

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Hi,

You cannot opt for one choice or the other. If the terms and conditions of the bond did not allow access until maturity, the interest would arise and be taxed at that point. You are therefore bound by the conditions of the account.

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Hi,

If not claiming any Foreign Tax Credit Relief then just put details in the additional information section to confirm that the employment declared on SA102 is a foreign employer.

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Hi,

In the SA102, you would show the actual pay and tax as shown on your P60. The element of the pay that is not taxable in the UK, would then be showns on SA101,

Self Assessment: additional information (SA101)

Page Ai2 in box 12 " Foreign earnings not taxable in the UK". For online tax returns, you would select Other tax reliefs and deductions, when tailoring your return and enter the amount of income not taxable in the UK. This entry will give a credit in the tax calculation, for the income not taxable in the UK.

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Hi,

Please refer to guidance here.

Tax on foreign income

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Hi Ralph Shenton,

If the bank details the repayment was sent with are correct, you will need to speak with your bank. If the bank details are not correct, contact our Self Assessment team again and they will need to refer this on for review.

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Hi,

There are no Income Tax implications on the receipt of a cash gift unless the cash gift generates interest or dividends. These would then potentially be subject to tax.  

Further guidance can be found here:

Tax on savings interest

Tax on dividends

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Hi,

By having the interest paid into another account this means that you can access it to allow a withdrawal and as such would be taxed on an annual basis. For keeping it in the bond, whilst it may be applied annually, you cannot actually access the funds until the fixed term is finished. If you then choose to close the bond early, this is also seen as being able to access the fund and the interest and you would therefore need to declare the interest in that tax year.

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