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Better to be single or married?

  • 02-06-2016 12:41PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 950 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys

    Sorry if its been asked a million times....

    I work and earn circa 32k per annum and my wife is earning 36k per annum
    Is there any way that we get more if she gets my credits or i get hers or what way does it work?
    Should i stay single or register marriage with tax office

    Thanks for any help


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,161 ✭✭✭relax carry on


    Hi Guys

    Sorry if its been asked a million times....

    I work and earn circa 32k per annum and my wife is earning 36k per annum
    Is there any way that we get more if she gets my credits or i get hers or what way does it work?
    Should i stay single or register marriage with tax office

    Thanks for any help

    Both of you are using your tax credits but you aren't using a small portion of your rate band. If you opt for joint assessment then you could transfer €1800 of your rate band to your spouse.


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