23 Feb 2010

Increased ISA Allowances - Amazon Voucher Offer 

Make the most of the increased ISA allowances and receive a £10 Amazon voucher from Baillie Gifford.

Investors have until the 31 March to make the most of their ISA allowances for the 2009/10 tax year. Those aged 50 or over can now invest up to £10,200 in their ISA after the recent increase in the annual ISA allowance.

Those aged under 50 can invest up to £7,200 but the good news is that from the 6 April 2010 all ISA investors will benefit from the increased annual ISA allowance. Baillie Gifford’s Investment Trust ISA gives access to all eight of the investment trusts managed by Baillie Gifford and investors can invest in any combination of these. Lump sum investment can be made from £2,000 and monthly direct debit payments can be made from £100.

This year Baillie Gifford is running a special ISA offer from the 1 March to 30 April where all new and existing investors making a new ISA investment will receive a £10 Amazon Gift Certificate*.

To invest in a Baillie Gifford Investment Trust ISA for the 2009/10 tax year postal applications must be received by 5pm on the 31 March. Applications can be made online until 10pm on the 31 March.

*For full details, and to download the Investment Trust ISA Application Pack, see www.bgisas.com.

The value of stock market investments may fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount you invested.  Current tax rates and reliefs, and the tax treatment of ISAs may change.  The value of any tax benefits will depend on investors' individual circumstances.