Marriage Tax allowance - and charitable donations

marlot

My wife has transferred 10% of her personal allowance to me.

To take advantage, I know that I have to keep my income, dividends, interest etc below £50,270 (I'm in England).  [ps. Thanks for advice previously Dazed_and_Confused]

My question relates to charitable giving.  Am I right in thinking that I can subtract charitable giving before testing against the £50,270?

Thanks!

Dazed_and_C0nfused

If it's paid under the Gift Aid scheme then that increases the basic rate band element of the £50,270.

So £300 (gross) donated would mean a basic rate band of £38,000.  Plus Personal Allowance of £12,570 = £50,570 before higher rate tax would be charged.

marlot

Fab!  Thank you.