by toby713 on Mon May 25, 2009 10:23 am
I recently opened a bond with a building society which matures in August 2010. Interest at 4% is payable gross on maturity. Do I pay income tax on the full amount of interest in the year to April 2010/11 or may I calculate the amount of interest earned by 5 April 2010 and declare this for the tax year 2009/2010. The first option would take me over my personal allowance for 2010/2011 whilst the second would keep me under for both years. Many thanks
Toby