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Claim Tax from Bank Account Bonus

Hi all,

does anyone know if I can claim tax back from my bank account bonus.?
In other words, A&L and First Direct are giving £100 bonus if you switch to them. My question is if these bonuses are already taxed (like interest).

Sorry if this has been discussed before... couldnt find anything.
Ta

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  • Mikeyorks
    Mikeyorks Posts: 10,377 Forumite
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    No ..... the £100 isn't interest, so is not subject to the 20% witholding tax. Accordingly nothing to reclaim.

    Nice try though. ;)
    If you want to test the depth of the water .........don't use both feet !
  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
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    Mikeyorks wrote: »
    No ..... the £100 isn't interest, so is not subject to the 20% witholding tax. Accordingly nothing to reclaim.

    Nice try though. ;)


    (Tongue in cheek) Perhaps you should declare it as income on your tax return and PAY tax on it???:D
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