Apply for Marriage Allowance
Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner if your income is lower than theirs. This can reduce their tax by up to £252 this tax year (6 April to 5 April the next year).
You can apply for:
- the current year onwards online
- up to 4 previous years, by post, to have your allowance backdated
Marriage Allowance automatically renews at the end of each tax year. You can cancel it, but it will not be stopped until the end of the tax year.
If your partner has died, you can still make a Marriage Allowance claim as long as the conditions are met. If this applies to you, call HMRC on 0300 200 3300.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Marriage Allowance:
- you must be married or in a civil partnership
- your income must be lower than your partner’s and less than £12,570
- your partner’s income must be less than £50,270 in the current tax year
If you live in Scotland, your partner must pay the starter, basic or intermediate rate, which usually means their income is between £12,571 and £43,662.
If you or your partner were born before 6 April 1935
If one of you was born before 6 April 1935, you might benefit more as a couple by
applying for the Married Couple’s Allowance.
You can still apply for Marriage Allowance but you cannot receive both allowances at the same time.
Calculate how much you could benefit
Use the Marriage Allowance calculator to see how much you could save in the current tax year. This does not form part of the application.
Before you apply
You’ll need:
- your partner’s National Insurance number
- the date of your marriage or civil partnership