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Consultation outcome

Simplifying the Taxation of Offshore Interest

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The government has published a summary of responses to the consultation ‘Simplifying the Taxation of Offshore Interest’, which discussed the issues caused by the mismatch between the UK tax year and individuals often receiving details on a calendar year basis for non-UK investment income.

The government is grateful to those who contributed their views, evidence, and time to respond.


Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on how we can simplify the taxation of offshore investment income to help taxpayers and to improve the efficiency of HMRC’s compliance work.

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Consultation description

This discussion document explains the challenges arising from information on offshore interest being provided on a calendar year basis rather than a UK tax year basis.

We welcome views on how to address these challenges, including the option of taxing individuals on non-UK interest arising in the year ended 31 December in their self assessment tax returns.

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Published 30 October 2024
Last updated 15 July 2026 Show all updates
  1. Published summary of responses.

  2. First published.

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