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Main Income Tax Reliefs
| Allowed at top rate of tax |
2011/12 |
2010/11 |
| Personal Allowance |
£7,475 |
£6,475 |
| Personal Allowance (65-74)* |
9,490 |
9,490 |
| Personal Allowance (75 and over)* |
10,090 |
9,640 |
| Blind Person's Allowance |
1,980 |
1,890 |
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| Personal allowances in 2011/12 are withdrawn at £1 for every £2 by which total income exceeds £100,000. |
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| Allowed only at 10% |
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| Married Couple's Allowance +* |
7,295 |
6,965 |
| Income Limit for age-related allowances |
24,000 |
22,900 |
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+ only available if born before 6th April 1935.
* Age allowances are reduced £1 for every £2 by which income exceeds the income limit, until the age allowance is reduced to the normal allowance. Personal allowance is reduced before married couple's allowance. MCA is reduced to a minimum of £2,800 (2010/11: £2,670).
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