R85 - Check whether your bank / building society interest can be paid without tax taken off

Almost everyone who lives in the United Kingdom (UK) is allowed to earn or receive income of at least £124 each week before tax has to be paid. If your income is below this limit and you have money in a bank or building society account which earns interest, you may be paying tax when you don’t have to.

If you live in the UK, use this checker to see if you should be filling in the form 'Getting your interest without tax taken off' (form R85). If you need further details about a question, please click on the question mark next to that question.

If you need further help, please phone the Registration Helpline on 0845 980 0645. The Helpline is open 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

You should supply details for the period 6 April - 5 April. Enter whole pounds only.

This is an approximate figure that will enable you to decide whether you can complete form R85. If you are later required to make a Self Assessment return or if you make a claim for repayment of tax, we will need to calculate your tax precisely.

Before you start you will need bank statements, pension details etc'