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Did you miss the Marriage Allowance?

RefundSift checks your United Kingdom tax situation for the Marriage Allowance. Here is what it is, in plain language, with links to the official HMRC pages.

Who qualifies

• You are married or in a civil partnership (living together is not enough).
• The lower earner has income below their Personal Allowance (usually £12,570).
• The other partner pays basic-rate tax (usually £12,571 to £50,270; in Scotland starter, basic or intermediate rate).

How much

The lower earner transfers £1,260 of Personal Allowance, cutting the partner’s tax by up to £252 a tax year.

How far back you can claim

GOV.UK says you can backdate a claim to 6 April 2022 (the 2022 to 2023 tax year) for any years you were eligible.

Official sources

• Marriage Allowance (GOV.UK)
• Apply for Marriage Allowance (GOV.UK)

Not tax advice. This page is general information based on the official sources above, which can change. Rules and amounts depend on your full situation and the tax year. Check the official source or a qualified professional before you claim.