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Income tax, joint income

I know its a long shot but you never know.
I pay tax in the 40% bracket, my wife pays 20%, can we combine our salaries to calculate the tax bracket we should pay? This total would be less than £64,000, if we both earned £32,000 we would each pay 20%, heres hoping?

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  • Mikeyorks
    Mikeyorks Posts: 10,379 Forumite
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    Hoping what? Wouldn't we all be at it if it was allowable?

    You can't even share basic allowances between you any more - so what chance primary income. I think you're having a bit of a smile!
    If you want to test the depth of the water .........don't use both feet !
  • Sorry theres lots of us that would love that.

    Putting savings into your wifes name means you avoid the higher rate tax on the interest.
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