How does the UK Personal Allowance work?

NOTE: This guide has been updated for the 2019/20 tax year.

The Personal Allowance applies to all UK taxpayers. For the 2019/20 tax year it’s £12,500.

What can decrease it

If you earn over £100,000:

your Personal Allowance goes down by £1 for every £2 that your adjusted net income is above £100,000
this means that your Personal Allowance is zero if your income is £125,000 or above.

However, you can reduce your adjusted net income by paying into private pensions and charity donations.

What can increase it

the Marriage Allowance: your low-earning spouse can transfer 10% (max. £1,250) of their Personal Allowance to you.
blind people can also claim the Blind Person’s Allowance: an extra £2,450.

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