Must be £12,570 or less to be eligible.
Must be a basic rate taxpayer (income between £12,571 and £50,270).
Instantly checks whether you meet HMRC's Marriage Allowance eligibility criteria based on both incomes.
The marriage allowance saves the receiving spouse exactly £252 per year (£1,260 × 20%) in Income Tax.
You can backdate Marriage Allowance claims up to 4 tax years, potentially receiving over £1,000 as a lump sum from HMRC.
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The lower earner must have income below the Personal Allowance (£12,570) and the higher earner must be a basic rate taxpayer (income between £12,571 and £50,270). Both must be married or in a civil partnership.
Apply online at gov.uk/marriage-allowance. HMRC will update both tax codes. The lower earner initiates the transfer. If you're on Self Assessment, claim via your tax return.
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