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Investment essentials
This page contains information for individuals on tax matters relating to investments.
Basic topics
Interest income
Childrens savings accounts
Information about who is responsible for paying tax on interest earned on children's savings accounts.
Interest income
If you earned interest from an account you must declare this in your tax return. You may be entitled to credits or deductions for income from interest.
Is your investment risky?
Legally reducing your tax liability. Some arrangements made to reduce tax liability are not part of ordinary business activities. These arrangements are known as aggressive tax planning. Deductions under these arrangements may not be allowed.
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