Income Tax Reliefs

2008/09
£
2007/08
£
Personal allowance - under 65
6,035*
5,225
- 65 - 74†
9,030
7,550
- 75 and over†
9,180
7,690
Married couple's allowance (relief at 10%)

- aged less than 75 and born before 6.4.35†

6,535
6,285
- 75 and over†
6,625
6,365
- min. amount
2,540
2,440
*As announced on 13 May 2008 and confirmed in the Finance Act.
† Age allowance income limit
21,800
20,900
(Reduce age allowance by £1 for every £2 of excess income over £21,800.)
Blind person’s allowance
1,800
1,730