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Viewer scoops big payout from HMRC thanks to Martin Lewis’ tax tip – all you need to know

A Martin Lewis Money Show Live viewer has revealed how he and his wife claimed £1,000 from HMRC using the marriage tax allowance.
The couple followed advice from the personal finance expert after watching his ITV show. The viewer, who had retired on medical grounds, explained: “I was able to claim, I think it was about 4 years of back tax, which was about £1,000.”
They used the windfall for a holiday in Cornwall during the wife’s recovery from chemotherapy. The viewer said: “If you can save a few pounds here and a few pounds there, it’s money in the pocket.”
Martin Lewis highlighted that around 2.1 million people are missing out on this benefit. Those who haven’t previously claimed could receive £1,260 as a lump sum backdated for four years.
The scheme allows non-taxpaying spouses to transfer 10% of their personal allowance to their partner. This can save couples £252 annually if one partner isn’t working and the other pays basic rate tax.
The marriage tax allowance applies to married couples or civil partners where one person earns less than £12,570 per year.