Tax Allowances and Marriage

[DaveUK]

Are you sure about that mate? When my missus got to the Isle of Man, I was told that she had to be resident in the island when the tax year starts for us to be allowed to be taxed together immediately. As she arrived in the May, we were told we'd have to wait until the tax return was completed the following year, and then we'd get a rebate if necessary.

As it was, Yam got a job a month later so the marriage allowance is basically pointless as there is no benefit being taxed together unless one of you is out of work!

[lastlid]

Hi Dave, yes, the good man at the IOM Tax dept said that it would only apply if and when she is here on the island. I see, so there might be a delay in setting it up. I understand. Cheers.

Thats good that she got work! Very good.

I was assuming that my wife would struggle to find work and therefore we would benefit from the pooled allowance.

My wife has a Phils degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management which is ideal for the island, but sadly very little work experience so I figured she might find it hard to get work......