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UIN 9314

Parents: Allowances

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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12 June 2026

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22 June 2026 · Answer

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22 June 2026

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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider counting a married couple as a single family unit and transfer the personal allowances of an unpaid parent to the working parent.

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  1. 12 June 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider counting a married couple as a single family unit and transfer the personal allowances of an unpaid parent to the working parent.

    Source: Commons

  2. 22 June 2026

    Answer

    Marriage Allowance allows a spouse or civil partner to transfer ten per cent of their income tax personal allowance, as long as the partner is not paying tax at higher rates. In 2026-27, the Marriage Allowance is worth up to £252. There are no current pla...

    Source: Written answer

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