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Tax ReliefUK-wide

Blind Person's Allowance

HM Revenue & Customs

Description

Adds an extra £3,250 tax-free (2026/27) on top of your standard Personal Allowance if you're registered blind or severely sight impaired. Registration routes differ slightly by nation — England and Wales use blind or severely sight impaired registration, while Scotland and Northern Ireland run their own separate registration processes — but the allowance itself is claimed the same way, by telling HMRC directly.

Amount

£3,250 additional tax-free allowance (2026/27, up from £3,130 in 2025/26)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available across the whole UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
Requirement
Registered blind/severely sight impaired (England & Wales), or registered severely sight impaired (Scotland/Northern Ireland with different registration routes).

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How to apply

Claim by informing HMRC — via Self Assessment, online form, or by phone.

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Last verified: 23 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.