

If you’re investing in the stock market
And you live in either the UK or the US
There are various, tax-efficient wrappers you can utilise to save yourself £1000’s in tax
Let me run through your options and what each means for money

Let’s go...
UK Options 
GIA (General Investment Account) –
Invest unlimited amounts of cash.
Capital gains up to £12,300 per year are tax-free
Dividend allowance: £2,000
However, this is likely to change as of April 2021
Lowering the threshold and increasing the tax rate

GIA (General Investment Account) –



However, this is likely to change as of April 2021
Lowering the threshold and increasing the tax rate

Stocks & Shares ISA
Pay in up to £20,000/year, so long as you have no other ISA savings (lifetime ISA for example)
All your capital gains & dividends are tax-free
The £20k limit is subject to change, but changes are more likely to consist of increases to the limit


The £20k limit is subject to change, but changes are more likely to consist of increases to the limit
US Options 
Roth IRA:
A special retirement account
You pay tax only on the money going into your account
All future withdrawals are tax-free
Contribute up to $6K/year, or $7K if you’re over 50
Total limit: $139,000 as an individual or $206,000 as a married couple

Roth IRA:





Standard Brokerage Account:
Exactly as it sounds really
A taxable account
Any capital gains are subject to tax in the year the money is received (once you sell a position)
Any losses can be written off against your taxes too





This is a basic overview of the most common types of investing accounts
The US has several other options & it can seem quite complicated.
But fear not! Just keep it simple!
Any questions, just DM me
The US has several other options & it can seem quite complicated.
But fear not! Just keep it simple!
Any questions, just DM me
