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UK Cash ISA Tax-Free Calculator

💡 Direct Answer: Maximizing your full UK £20,000 Cash ISA allowance at a 4.75% tax-free AER earns £950 in annual interest, saving higher-rate UK taxpayers hundreds in HMRC personal savings tax.
Account Structure:

Savings Deposits & Rate

Configure your initial principal, interest rate, and compounding intervals.

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Projected Compound Growth

Principal accumulation, interest yield, and final balance.

Final Balance
$24,043
After 12 months
Total Interest Earned
+$1,043
4.855% Effective APY

Calculation Result

Initial Deposit
$20,000

Starting principal

Total Additional Contributions
$3,000

12 monthly deposits of $250

Total Principal Invested
$23,000

Your total out-of-pocket savings

🇺🇸 United States Benchmark Yields

Current High-Yield & Certificate of Deposit (CD) Benchmarks

Projected annual cash earnings on a $20,000 allocation.

FDIC Insured ($250,000)
Institution & AccountAPY / AEREst. Annual YieldEst. Monthly
High-Yield Savings (HYSA)RecommendedTop-Tier Online Bank (US)Liquid / No lockup
4.6%$920/yr+$77/mo
Certificate of Deposit (CD)Direct Bank 12-Month CD1-Year Guaranteed Term
4.85%$970/yr+$81/mo
Cash Sweep PortfolioHigh-Yield Cash AccountSame-Day Transfers
4.45%$890/yr+$74/mo
Standard Checking / SavingsTraditional Brick & MortarNational Average
0.01%$2/yr+$0/mo
FDIC Insured ($250,000)
Regulated by CFPB & Federal Reserve
Zero Lockup on Liquid Balances

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About UK Cash ISA Tax-Free Calculator

In the United Kingdom, Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) protect interest and dividends from HMRC income tax. ConvertSheet's Cash ISA Calculator models easy-access and fixed-rate Cash ISAs, helping UK savers forecast compounding returns within their £20,000 annual allowance without risking private banking data on external cloud servers.

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Help & Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions: UK Cash ISA Tax-Free Calculator

Clear mathematical answers to key questions, calculations, and loan parameters.

What is the UK annual ISA allowance?

The annual UK ISA allowance is £20,000 per tax year (running 6 April to 5 April), which can be distributed across Cash ISAs, Stocks & Shares ISAs, and Innovative Finance ISAs.

Is interest in a UK Cash ISA completely tax-free?

Yes. Interest earned within an ISA is completely exempt from UK income tax and capital gains tax, and does not count toward your HMRC Personal Savings Allowance (PSA).