Are you married? Don’t miss out on your Marriage Tax rebate 

You may never have heard of the Marriage Tax rebate. But if you’re married or in a civil partnership, you should absolutely explore the possibility of some welcome financial relief. 

In this article, we’ll guide you through the law and how you can claim a rebate from HMRC. We’ll also point you in the direction of someone who can help you claim even more quickly and easily. 

See if you are eligible for a claim by using our recommended provider. 

What is the Marriage Tax Allowance?

The Marriage Tax Allowance is a handy deal for married couples or civil partners. It lets you share some tax benefits, saving up to £252 a year.

You may already know about the Personal Allowance or Personal Savings Allowance – a kind of buffer for your earnings before you get into the income tax zone. (If you’re in the lowest tax bracket your Personal Allowance is up to £12,570 and your Personal Savings Allowance is up to £1,000.)

The Marriage Tax Allowance is similar. To qualify for it, you need to be married or in a civil partnership. Either you or your partner should earn less than your personal allowance (usually around £12,570), while the other should be bringing in between £12,571 and £50,270 (£43,662 in Scotland).

The allowance works by letting the person who earns the least transfer £1,260 of their Personal Allowance to their civil partner, wife or husband.

Get some extra help raising your rebate claim by using our recommended provider. 

If I’ve missed out can I claim it back?

It’s surprising how many people don’t know about the Marriage Tax Allowance. There are likely thousands of couples who have missed out. 

However, the amazing thing is that you can reclaim the allowance going back four years. 

So if you think you’ve missed out, think again – you may be able to get a rebate of up to £1,220 from HMRC.

How do I claim a Marriage Tax rebate? 

Getting hold of this allowance should be pretty straightforward. You can apply online via gov.uk or give HMRC a call. And if you’re already a tax-return aficionado, you can also claim through self-assessment.

We’ve made a free guide which gives more detailed instructions on making a claim yourself. All you’ll need you and your partner’s National Insurance number and a valid form of ID. 

Check out our free guide 

An easier way to claim 

If the thought of paperwork or dealing with HMRC is putting you off making a claim, or you simply don’t have the time, there is extra help available. 

We have a recommended provider who are experts in tax claims and will handle the entire process of claiming a Marriage Tax rebate for you. 

They’ll check if you’re eligible, do the number-crunching for your potential refund, sort out the application, and keep the HMRC conversations going until your cash comes in. 

They charge a fee, but only once they’ve secured your refund. So if you want some extra support, get the ball rolling on your Marriage Tax rebate now.  

Start a rebate claim 

If you have any thoughts on this topic, or any other consumer issues you would like us to cover, feel free to get in touch with us at support@resolver.co.uk.