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Free car tax as a carer?

has a paid carer for my partner on the highest rate of personal independence payment am i entitled to get free car tax i understand i can get it for my partener but she needs to be in the car which stops me from driving my car alone
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As far as I know your partner would need to be in the car as off the "Blue Badge"
Please let me know if you would like me to confirm this for you ??????
Many thanks.
The ruling around free car tax is a little vague.in as much as if you are using the car for your partners benefit then she does not have to be in the car.
For example your partner needs a prescription picking up, you can use the car to do so as it is for her needs adn she does not have to be in the car. Likewise, shopping, your partner need to eat and therefore shopping has to be done. You can use the car to go shopping as this is also for her benefit.
You would not be able to use the car to go to work, or the pub or any other thing that is not for your partners benefit
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No probs any time !!!!
I have found some info below for you:
http://www.thecarer.co.uk/could-i-be-exempt-from-paying-car-tax.html
Please please let me know if there is anything else that I can help you with ??????
Yes please have a good look & please let me know if I can help you further ?????
Thanks.
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I really hope that at some time soon you will be able to return to work. Please if we can help in any way let us know , even if you just need to let off a bit of steam we are here to listen
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As you have taken leave from work, what are you doing that is not for the benefit of your partner ?
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