Better to be single or married?

nasty_crash · 2016-06-02 11:41:42

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

02-06-2016 12:41PM

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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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#2 02-06-2016 05:39PM

relax carry on

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nasty_crash wrote: »

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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