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Marriage Allowance - who can claim and what can you claim?

Marriage allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your personal allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner.


This then reduces their ta bill by up to £252 in the tax year (6th April to 5th April the following year)

Personal Allowance is the standard allowance given which is tax free. Currently up to £12,570 (ask your accountant if you're unsure)


Who can apply?

You can claim marriage allowance if all of the following apply:

  • You're married or in a civil partnership
  • You do not pay income tax or your income is below your personal allowance
  • Your partner pays income tax at the basic rate, which usually means their income is between £12571 and £50,270 before they receive marriage allowance.

You cannot claim marriage allowance if you are just co-habiting.


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