Blind Person's Allowance
Transfer your allowance
You can transfer your Blind Person’s Allowance to your spouse or civil partner if you do not pay tax or cannot use all of it.
You can do this:
- if you’re married or in a civil partnership
- if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner
- whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind
You can still transfer your allowance if you’re unable to live with your spouse or civil partner because of:
- illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care
- working away from home
- an armed forces posting
- being in prison
- training or education
How to transfer your allowance
To transfer your allowance to a spouse or civil partner, use form 575 or call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC
Telephone: 0300 200 3301
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except bank holidays)
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You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.
If you’re making a claim to get tax back on savings and investment interest using form R40 you can also ask for a copy of form 575 by ticking the appropriate box.
Get the form in another format
Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.