You asked about Marriage Allowance: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
Up to £252 a yearApply onlineBackdated claims
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: Married couples or civil partners where one earns below the Personal Allowance and the other is a basic rate taxpayer
- How much: Up to £252 off your partner's tax bill each tax year
- Backdating: Can be backdated to 6 April 2022
- How to claim: Apply online at GOV.UK
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
HMRC decides eligibility based on both partners' tax positions.