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Budget 2009 - Personal Taxation
Personal Allowances
| 2009/2010 | 2008/2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Personal | ||
| Age under 65 | 6,475 | 6,035 |
| Age 65-74 | 9,490 | 9,030 |
| Age 75 and over | 9,640 | 9,180 |
| Married couple's123 | ||
| Age less than 75 and born pre 6 April 1935 | n/a | 6,535 |
| Age 75 and over | 6, 965 | 6, 625 |
| Age allowance income limit for full relief45 | 22,900 | 21,800 |
| Blind person's 6 | 1,890 | 1,800 |
1 Relief is restricted to 10%.
2 Part or the full amount of the allowance may be transferred to the spouse (wife for marriages pre 6 December 2005) or civil partner.
3 Applies only where at least one spouse or civil partner was born pre 6 April 1935.
4 Personal allowance for age 65 and over reduced by £1 for every £2 income in excess of limit until basic personal allowance of £6,475 (£6,035 2008/2009) is reached.
5 Married couple’s allowance reduced by £1 for every £2 income in excess of limit until minimum allowance of £2,670 (£2,540 2008/2009) is reached.
6 Any surplus can be transferred to the spouse or civil partner.
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