iOS - Android They can transfer 10 per cent of their tax-free allowance to their partner, which is £1260 in 2021/22. It means couples can reduce the tax they pay by up to £252 a year; and they can backdate their claims for any of the four previous tax years, which could be worth up to a total of £1220.
It is free to apply for marriage allowance and the easiest way for taxpayers to check eligibility and make a claim to receive 100 per cent of the relief they are entitled to is via GOV.UK.
Angela MacDonald from HMRC said: "Marriage allowance lets eligible couples share their personal allowances and reduce their tax by up to £252 a year.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in.
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