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My friend's partner is uneployed now. Will my friend pay less tax?

QQQ
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He is a 40% income tax payer if it makes difference. Should they get married or cohabiting is enough?

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  • CLAPTON
    CLAPTON Posts: 41,865 Forumite
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    women achieved liberation many years ago so people are now taxed as individuals
    however he can transfer all his saving to her and she will avoid paying 40% tax on them
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    My friend's partner is unemployed now. Will my friend pay less tax?

    No. The taxation affairs of your friend and their partner are separate. Being married won't change that.

    The only thing you friend can do, if they are in possession of some income producing assets, cash, shares etc, is transfer those assets into the partner's name and thus transfer the tax liability on the income as well. That's easier to do if you're married.
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