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Your tax code is just a provisional attempt to collect the correct amount of tax.
Including additional allowances in your code is HMRC's method of ensuring you get the benefit during the year. But if you ever need a calculation after the year ends or complete a Self Assessment return you will find that you aren't actually entitled to any additional allowances. You get £238 (current tax year) knocked off your tax bill.
The Low Income Tax Reform Group explain it here,
https://www.litrg.org.uk/tax-guides/tax-basics/what-tax-allowances-am-i-entitled#toc-what-is-the-marriage-allowance-0
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