HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is proposing to married couples and those in civil partnerships to sign up to a £250 tax break this Valentine's Day (14 February, 2020).
More than 1.78 million couples are already committed to the Marriage Allowance boost, but it is estimated more than 2 million are missing out on up to £250 this year. If their claim is backdated, they could even receive up to £1,150. This is the last chance for eligible couples to backdate their claim for the 2015 to 2016 tax year as the deadline for doing so is 5 April 2020.
Angela MacDonald, HMRC's Director General for Customer Services, said:
Applying for Marriage Allowance is a quick and easy way for married couples and people in a civil partnership to have £250 or more put back in their pockets.
It's fantastic to see so many couples have already put a few minutes aside to apply, and we hope many more will sign up this Valentine's Day to take advantage of this tax relief.
Couples can
