Blind Person’s Allowance

To enter a blind person’s allowance:

1. Select the Data Input tab.
2. Select + Add a new section button.
3. A new window opens, scroll to the bottom to the allowances section and click on Blind Person’s Allowance:

A new window opens, which needs to be completed.

• Registered blind? – tick this box to confirm that the taxpayer is registered as blind and eligible for the allowance for the current tax year.
• Name of local authority or other register – enter the name of the local authority with which the taxpayer is registered.
• Give surplus allowance to spouse? – tick this box if the taxpayer has elected to give surplus allowances to their spouse.
• Amount of surplus allowance claimed from spouse – enter the amount of surplus Blind Person’s Allowance to transfer from spouse.

There is additional information available from gov.uk website:https://www.gov.uk/blind-persons-allowance/what-youll-get