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Blind Tax Allowance - Transfer help!

Hey there,

I was registered as SEVERLY SIGHT IMPAIRED in Jan 2023 and when I spoke to the EYE CLINIC LIASON OFFICER who works for the RNIB, they told me that I could apply for BLIND TAX ALLOWANCE.

However, at this moment in time, I have been deemed unfit to work and therefore I have transfered my BLIND TAX ALLOWANCE to my partner, who I have been with for 12 years and living with for the last 9 years however, we are not married.

I was able to successfully transfer my BLIND TAX ALLOWANCE however, I really feel I have made a mistake because it states it can only be transferred to a "CIVIL PARTNER OR SPOUSE."

Is anyone able to advise? Should I be allowed to transfer to my partner whom I live with even though we are not married? If anyone can shine any further info, I would really appreciate it! 

Many thanks in advance.

Dan

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  • sheramber
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    Yes  you can only transfer it to your wife or civil partner so you are not eligible to transfer it to your partner.

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