Tax Code Reduction

[Bazile]

i recall something about married couples being able to claim some sort of benefit by way of a reduction in tax code .
It is not automatically given - you have to claim it

Anyone know about this ?

[baza]

If your otherhalf earns nothing then you can claim part of their tax free earnings / allowance. Call your tax office and they can sort it in minutes, you may have to hang on waiting for the next available person but it is worth the wait.

[ubasses]

There are 2 types, Married Couples allowance if one of you were born before 1935.
Or the transfer of unused tax allowance from one spouse to another up to the sum of £1100.
You will have to put a claim in.

[Bazile]

thanks , but i dont think it was that

[baza]

My tax code changed to reflect Mrs B's tax free allowance of £1100. Quids better off.

[ubasses]

It does not matter if the spouse has income, only that they have unused tax allowance. There is a level where you have to take care as there could be a risk that their pay could tip over the reduced tax allowance.
This may help.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/marriage-tax-allowance

[hc4361]

All the info here, Baz

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/marriage-tax-allowance

[chelle7272]

Those mentioned are the only tax breaks for married couples.

Marriage Allowance came in last April, details here:
https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance

Marries Couples Allowance info here
https://www.gov.uk/married-couples-allowance

[Bazile]

thanks all