Record blind persons allowance

To enter a blind person’s allowance:

  1. Select the Data Input tab.

  2. Select + Add a new.

  3. A new window displays. Scroll to the bottom to the allowances section and select Blind Person’s Allowance:

A new window displays which you need to 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.

See HMRC guide for additional information.