This is not a "problem" as such (or at least it's one plenty of people would like to have, so I count my blessings).
I've given up work for a while, in order to study for a couple of years. I earn no income from employment, but I've a fair bit of money saved and am earning interest. I pay health insurance, and paid premiums in December for which their was tax relief at source. Last year I did pay PAYE, so I presume the TRS can be offset against that. But this year I will have no income tax, so can't use any tax relief or credits.
Is there anything I could do that incurs income tax but that isn't employment? For instance am I right in thinking that dividends from shares are taxed as income, whereas profits from shares are CGT? I've no experience of share trading, but would be willing to learn. Only interested in enough income to use up tax relief such as medical insurance, and maybe some charitable giving. I'd be happy to divert some money currently on deposit, since DIRT is comparatively expensive when deposit interest is your only income.
I've given up work for a while, in order to study for a couple of years. I earn no income from employment, but I've a fair bit of money saved and am earning interest. I pay health insurance, and paid premiums in December for which their was tax relief at source. Last year I did pay PAYE, so I presume the TRS can be offset against that. But this year I will have no income tax, so can't use any tax relief or credits.
Is there anything I could do that incurs income tax but that isn't employment? For instance am I right in thinking that dividends from shares are taxed as income, whereas profits from shares are CGT? I've no experience of share trading, but would be willing to learn. Only interested in enough income to use up tax relief such as medical insurance, and maybe some charitable giving. I'd be happy to divert some money currently on deposit, since DIRT is comparatively expensive when deposit interest is your only income.