Low-income couples could be in line for a cash boost worth hundreds of pounds – but the deadline is fast approaching
UK households could be in line for an extra few hundred quid towards their earnings, but the deadline to claim is fast approaching. The money is set to benefit those on the lowest incomes the most. Couples who are married or in civil partnerships can use the government's Marriage Allowance to transfer some of their tax from one partner to another. And it could get them up to £252 back in cash per year.
' Who is eligible? Couples who are either married or in a civil partnership are eligible to claim Marriage Allowance as long as one of them earns under £12,570 a year and the other earns between £12,571 and £50,270 a year .If you live in Scotland, the threshold is slightly different – and the higher earner must pay the starter, basic or intermediate rate, which usually means their income is between £12,571 and £43,662 .