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HMRC is handing UK households who complete a 30-second task £252. Millions of newly married couples can do a simple 30-second check to see if they are missing out on £252 a year.

If you're married or in a civil partnership and under 90 years old, you may be entitled to a £1,260 tax break called the Marriage Tax Allowance.

Marriage Tax Allowance for the 2025/26 tax year is worth up to £252. If you're eligible and apply successfully, you'll also automatically get the tax break each year going forward.

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To be eligible for the allowance the following must apply to your and your spouse:

You're married or in a civil partnership.

You do not pay income tax or your income is below your personal allowance (us

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