Tax Relief On Maintenance Payments

BLUESUNSHINE_2

Hi ,
does anyone know if its possible to claim tax relief on mainenance payments?

Andy_L

No. You can't claim tax relief on the money spent on your family when you're together, why would you be able to when divorced?

mrkbrrws

Yes, but only in quite limited circumstances (from http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pensioners/allowances.htm#4):-

Maintenance payments relief

You can get an allowance to reduce your tax bill for maintenance payments you make to your ex spouse or former civil partner if:

• you or your spouse or civil partner were born before 6 April 1935
• you’re separated or divorced or the civil partnership has dissolved and you're making the payments under a Court Order
• the payments are for the maintenance of your ex spouse or former civil partner (provided they aren't now remarried or in a new civil partnership) or for your children who are under 21.

You can reduce your tax bill by the lower of:

• 10 per cent of £2,350 (maximum £235)
• 10 per cent of the amount you’ve actually paid.

To claim maintenance payments relief contact your tax office and ask for Form 41.

BLUESUNSHINE_2

According to my local tax office tax relief on maintenance payments has been abolished. Thanks to everyone who replied