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Manchester Evening News
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Kieran Isgin

How to claim HMRC Marriage Allowance and who is eligible for the benefit

As the cost of living crisis continues to place financial pressure on Brits across the country, many will be looking for all sorts of tips and tricks to help save some cash.

Fortunately, married couples could have their taxes reduced via Marriage Allowance. However, understanding how much Marriage Allowance you could receive can be a complicated process.

Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer up to £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner and can reduce their payments by up to £252 in the tax year. The standard Personal Allowance is £12,570 - the amount of income you do not have to pay tax on, according to the government.

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