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  • Tax obligations for interest earned after leaving the UK

    Dear HMRC Forum, I am planning to leave the UK and return to home country to look after my family in June After I leave, I will no longer be a UK tax resident. However, I have some questions regarding my UK bank accounts and the tax obligations on the interest earned: 1. I have an ISA (Individual Savings Account) in the UK. Can I continue to keep the ISA account, and will the interest earned remain tax-free even after I leave the UK? I understand that I can no longer contribute to the ISA, but does it still remain exempt from tax? 2. I also have non-ISA savings accounts in the UK where I earn interest. Will I still need to report and pay tax on the interest earned from these accounts after I leave the UK, even though I will no longer be a UK tax resident? Are there any allowances or exemptions that apply to interest income after I leave the UK? Thank you for your help and advice! Kind regards,