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\n Financial experts say this is one of the most important moments in the money calendar, as key tax-free limits are wiped clean and start again – and anything unused is gone for good.\n<\/p>\n
\n Brian Byrnes, Director of Personal Finance at Moneybox, said: \u201cThe tax clock has reset, and now is the time to take action. All tax allowances are being refreshed, so it\u2019s a key moment to think about how best to use them to achieve your goals.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
1. Use your \u00a320,000 ISA allowance before it disappears<\/p>\n
\n The annual ISA allowance stands at \u00a320,000, but it operates on a strict use-it-or-lose-it basis.\n<\/p>\n
\n Byrnes warned: \u201cAny portion you don\u2019t use in the next 12 months is gone for good, so it\u2019s important to make the most of it where you can.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Cash ISAs can be useful for short-term savings goals, while Stocks & Shares ISAs are typically better suited to longer-term investing. Lifetime ISAs can also help first-time buyers or retirement savers thanks to a government bonus.\n<\/p>\n
2. Don\u2019t miss out on pension tax relief<\/p>\n
\n Pensions remain one of the most tax-efficient ways to save.\n<\/p>\n
\n You can contribute up to \u00a360,000 per year (or 100% of your salary, whichever is lower), and benefit from government tax relief.\n<\/p>\n
\n Byrnes explained: \u201cA pension comes with the benefit of free money. For a basic rate taxpayer, every \u00a380 you contribute becomes \u00a3100 thanks to tax relief.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n He added that higher earners can benefit even more, with relief of up to 40% or 45%, depending on their tax band.\n<\/p>\n
3. Mix savings and investing for better returns<\/p>\n
\n Experts say you don\u2019t have to choose between saving and investing.\n<\/p>\n
\n Splitting your ISA allowance between cash and investments can offer both stability and growth potential.\n<\/p>\n
\n Byrnes said: \u201cYou can split your contributions between cash for security and stocks and shares for growth, getting the best of both worlds.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n While cash savings are lower risk, they may struggle to keep up with inflation. Investing, on the other hand, has historically delivered stronger returns over the long term.\n<\/p>\n
4. Take advantage of the Lifetime ISA bonus<\/p>\n
\n A Lifetime ISA offers a 25% government bonus on contributions.\n<\/p>\n
\n That means saving \u00a34,000 per year could earn you an extra \u00a31,000 annually.\n<\/p>\n
\n Byrnes said: \u201cIf you\u2019re planning to buy your first home or boost your retirement savings, a Lifetime ISA can be a powerful way to grow your money.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
5. Use allowances for your children too<\/p>\n
\n It\u2019s not just your own tax-free limits that reset.\n<\/p>\n
\n Junior ISAs allow parents to save up to \u00a39,000 per year per child, completely separate from the adult ISA allowance.\n<\/p>\n
\n Byrnes noted: \u201cWith regular contributions, this can build into a meaningful financial boost for your children\u2019s future.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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6. Watch out for common tax mistakes<\/p>\n
\n Experts also warn many investors are caught out by avoidable errors, especially around capital gains tax.\n<\/p>\n
\n Michele Tieghi, founder of PsyFi Money, said: \u201cOne of the biggest misconceptions is that tax only applies when money hits your bank account.\n<\/p>\n
\n “In reality, selling investments can create a tax bill even if you reinvest straight away.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n He added: \u201cMissed reporting, poor record keeping or simple errors can quickly lead to penalties, interest and unexpectedly large tax bills.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n Tieghi also stressed the importance of using allowances before they reset: \u201cOnce the tax year ends, those allowances are gone for good \u2013 and that can mean paying tax unnecessarily.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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