Part 2U.K.Basic provisions

Chapter 2U.K.Rates at which income tax is charged

Income charged at particular ratesU.K.

17Repayment: tax paid at [F1greater] rate instead of [F2starting rate for savings] [F3or savings nil rate] U.K.

(1)This section applies if income tax [F4at a rate greater than the starting rate for savings] has been paid on income on which income tax is chargeable at the [F5starting rate for savings].

[F6(1A)This section also applies if income tax at a rate greater than the savings nil rate has been paid on income on which income tax is chargeable at the savings nil rate.]

(2)If a claim is made, any necessary repayment of tax must be made.

Textual Amendments

F1Word in s. 17 heading substituted (with effect for the tax year 2016-17 and subsequent years) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 4(7)(b)(i)(17)

F2Words in s. 17 heading substituted (21.7.2008 with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 65 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 1 para. 8(3)

F3Words in s. 17 heading inserted (with effect for the tax year 2016-17 and subsequent years) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 4(7)(b)(ii)(17)

F4S. 17(1) words substituted (30.11.2016 with effect in relation to tax year 2017-18 and subsequent tax years) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 6(14)(24); S.I. 2016/1161, regs. 2, 3

F5Words in s. 17(1) substituted (21.7.2008 with effect in accordance with Sch. 1 para. 65 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)

F6S. 17(1A) inserted (with effect for the tax year 2016-17 and subsequent years) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 4(7)(a)(17)