What are the new ISA rules from April 2027?
From April 2027, new rules will apply to ISAs. These changes are designed to support the updated Cash ISA rules and prevent customers from using Stocks and Shares ISAs to get around Cash ISA restrictions.
- A 22% charge will apply to interest earned on cash held within Stocks and Shares or Innovative Finance ISAs
- If you are under 65, you won’t be able to move money from these ISAs into a Cash ISA
- Stocks and Shares ISAs can’t be used only for cash-type investments (such as money market funds)
These changes are designed to encourage long term investing, rather than holding cash in investment ISAs.
What ISA allowances are changing and what does this mean for me?
From April 2027, the Cash ISA allowance will reduce from £20,000 to £12,000 for those under the age of 65.
If you are over 65 or turning 65 in the tax year, this change won’t apply to you – your Cash ISA allowance will be £20,000.
There are no changes to the Stocks and Shares ISA allowance. You can still invest up to £20,000 each tax year.
Will my Foresters Stocks and Shares ISA or Lifetime ISA be affected?
No. Our funds hold a small amount of cash as part of its investment strategy, but the cash is held within the fund and not directly. This means the 22% charge on interest earned from cash is not expected to apply to our products.
The new charge is due to come into effect from April 2027.
Will my Foresters Stocks and Shares Junior ISA or Child Trust Fund be affected?
No. The new rules apply to adult ISAs only.
Is the Lifetime ISA changing?
Yes. It is anticipated that during 2027 (though the Government has not yet confirmed a final launch date), a new First-Time Buyer ISA will replace the current Lifetime ISA.
Until then, you can still open a Foresters Stocks and Shares Lifetime ISA. If you already have a Lifetime ISA, you can continue saving into it under the current rules, even after the new First-Time Buyer ISA is introduced.
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