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Tax Bill for Pensioner on Benefits

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  • p00hsticks
    p00hsticks Posts: 15,081 Forumite
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    la531983 said:
    Going forward advise him to save a fiver a week in a pot to settle the tax bill that comes next year.
    Or just put his upcoming winter fuel allowance to one side to cover it ....
  • infj
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    One thing you could consider - is he registered sight restricted / blind - or could he possibly get registered?
    People who are registered sight restricted/blind can get an extra Blind Allowance on the Income Tax levels - it ups it to around £15k I think.
    Also he might be able to get Attendance Allowance - although I'm not sure if the sheltered housing aspect affects that - but there is at least one page on MSE about claiming this.
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