HMRC rule cuts Brits' tax bills by £252 a year - check if you can claim

HMRC urges married couples to check eligibility for tax break worth up to £252

Married couples and civil partners across Britain are being urged to check whether they qualify for HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) marriage allowance.It could reduce their annual tax bill by up to £252.The tax break allows eligible couples to transfer part of one partner’s unused personal allowance to the other, helping reduce the amount of income tax paid by the household overall.Financial experts said the scheme could provide valuable support …

HMRC rule cuts Brits' tax bills by £252 a year - check if you can claim

Those backdating the claim could get an even larger sum of up to £1,260.