The new tax year has kicked off, and while most of us are bracing for the usual HMRC letters, tax code changes, and calculations, there’s a lesser-known allowance that could give thousands of people a serious boost — and it’s completely legit.
The Personal Allowance, which lets you earn £12,570 tax-free each year, has stayed frozen for a while now. But what many don’t realise is that if you’re registered as blind or severely sight impaired, you could increase that allowance by an extra £3,130 — meaning you pay no tax on the first £15,700 you earn this year. That’s an extra £626 staying in your pocket instead of going to the taxman, reported the Express.
