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How it Works
Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,100 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner – if they earn more than you. This reduces their tax by up to £220 in the tax year (6 April to 5 April the next year).
If you were eligible for Marriage Allowance in the 2015 to 2016 tax year, you can backdate your claim to 6 April 2015 and reduce the tax paid by up to £432.
Who can apply?
You can get Marriage Allowance if all the following apply:
- You’re married or in a civil partnership (not just living together)
- You don’t earn anything or your annual income is under £11,000
- Your partner’s income is between £11,001 and £43,000.
How to Apply
You can apply online or by calling HMRC on 0300 200 3300
Need Help?
Call our Freephone number 0800 002 9460 and leave a brief message. We will call you back a.s.a.p.
Useful Links:
HMRC website:
https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance/how-it-works
Martin Lewis website:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/marriage-tax-allowance
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