Blind Person’s Allowance

To enter a blind person’s allowance,

Select the Data Input tab
Select + Add a new section button

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

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