Research and analysis

Awareness and understanding of taxation of savings interest

Research to explore awareness and understanding of taxation on savings interest.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 20 July 2015

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Awareness and understanding of taxation of savings interest research

Ref: HMRC Research Report 370

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The main objective of this research was to better understand the awareness, understanding and behaviour of customers in relation to taxation on their savings interest. The aims were to explore:

• what drives behaviour and would help more eligible lower income savers to register for gross interest and/or claim back tax they are owed in relation to their savings interest
• what drives behaviour and would encourage more higher rate tax payers to declare and pay the additional tax due on their savings interest, following the initial deduction of 20% under taxation of savings interest

This report contains findings from 35 in-depth interviews and 6 focus groups with a range of customers including students and pensioners.

Published 20 July 2015