Save extra pounds by claiming Marriage Allowance

Couples who are married or in civil partnerships in Denbighshire could be due a financial boost by sharing unused tax allowances.

Almost 70,000 couples applied in March 2023, and with the option to backdate their claim for the previous 4 tax years, eligible couples could receive a lump-sum payment worth more than £1,000, in addition to reducing their tax bill by up to £252.  

To benefit from the tax relief, one partner must have income less than the Personal Allowance of £12,570, and the higher earning partner’s income must be between £12,571 and £50,270. Couples must have been born on or after 6 April 1935.

Residents in Denbighshire can find out in 30 seconds if they are eligible by using the online Marriage Allowance Calculator.

Sharon Evans, Registration Service Team Manager/Superintendent Registrar at Denbighshire County Council commented: “A great deal of wedding and civil partnership ceremonies take place here in Denbighshire every year.

"Many couples will be unaware of this tax incentive, and I would urge anyone who meets the criteria to use the calculator and apply online particularly during this current financial climate.”

The easiest way to claim Marriage Allowance is online via https://www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance

For more information on cost of living support in Denbighshire, please visit www.denbighshire.gov.uk/costofliving or contact Citizens Advice Denbighshire www.cadenbighshire.co.uk