2011-2012
Personal allowance (for income up to £100,000) £7,475
Personal allowance (age 65-74) £9,940
Personal allowance (age 75 and over) £10,090
Married couple’s allowance (where born before 6.4.35) £7,295
Income limit for age-related allowances £24,000
Blind person’s allowance £1,980
Rent-a-room tax-free income £4,250