Form 4 Filing for KESTER W CARL

This filing details a transaction by KESTER W CARL, a director at BLACKROCK CREDIT ALLOCATION INCOME TRUST (BTZ). On October 1, 2026, Mr. Carl acquired 124.7 Performance Rights, which are convertible into the cash value of one share of common stock. These rights were accrued under the BlackRock Deferred Compensation Plan and will be settled 100% in cash. The acquisition price was $9.34 per right, bringing the total post-transaction shares to 35,060.86. The transaction code "A" indicates an acquisition. The filing is made on a Form 4.