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Hi there,
The UK ISA allowance resets on 6 April — and most people let it roll over unused without realising they just lost a year of tax-free growth.
This week I broke down exactly how to use your £20,000 allowance before the deadline, whether you have £500 or £20,000 sitting in cash right now.
End of Tax Year Checklist UK 2026: What to Do Before 5 April
The short version: even £1 in a stocks and shares ISA before 5 April counts as this year's allowance. The key is getting it in — you can decide exactly what to invest in later.
Luis Paiva
luispaiva.co.uk