Should you top up an existing bond? We explore

Should you top up an existing bond? We explore

The key tax-planning issues around incrementing an existing investment bond or establishing a new policy

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to compare the 5% tax deferred withdrawal allowances as they apply to separate investment bonds and to a single policy that has been topped up (incremented)
  • Compare how top-slicing relief applies to separate bonds and a single policy that has been incremented
We explore some of the key tax-planning issues associated with the decision to either increment an existing investment bond with an additional premium or establish a new policy.

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Should you top up an existing bond? We explore

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