HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging married couples and people in civil partnerships across the UK to sign up for a tax break this year.Marriage Allowance offers individuals the chance to transfer part of their Personal Allowance to their husband, wife or civil partner, which could reduce their tax by up to £250 a year.For some couples, this could mean a backdated payment of up to four years of claims which could be as much as £1,188.It is free to apply for Marriage Allowance and HMRC is encouraging customers to claim directly through its online portal to ensure they receive 100 per cent of the tax relief they are eligible for.Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Second Permanent Secretary, said: “For some, a tax break will be a welcome source.
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