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Filing tax jointly

rbn76
rbn76 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi Everyone,

My spouse is a housewife and therefore unemployed. If I file taxes jointly will our personal income tax allowance be doubled and taken into consideration? As opposed to be filing alone and getting only one person's allowance.


Also, I am employed (not self employed) so not sure if this makes a difference.


Any suggestions please.


Thanks.

Comments

  • midnight_express
    midnight_express Posts: 1,272 Forumite
    You only get one allowance, you can't use her allowance.
  • Icequeen99
    Icequeen99 Posts: 3,775 Forumite
    rbn76 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    My spouse is a housewife and therefore unemployed. If I file taxes jointly will our personal income tax allowance be doubled and taken into consideration? As opposed to be filing alone and getting only one person's allowance.


    Also, I am employed (not self employed) so not sure if this makes a difference.


    Any suggestions please.


    Thanks.

    Are you in the UK?

    You cannot file tax returns jointly and you cannot transfer her unused allowance to you.

    IQ
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