Married couples in Ireland can benefit from joint tax assessment. This allows you to transfer unused tax credits and rate bands between spouses, potentially saving thousands.
💍 Married Couple Tax Benefits 2025
- Joint tax credits: €3,750 (increased from single €1,875)
- Transferable band: Up to €31,000 can be transferred
- Joint assessment: Usually the best option for couples
- Backdated: Can claim 4 years back
How Joint Assessment Works
When you marry, you have three options for tax assessment:
- Joint assessment — Combined income, shared credits (usually best)
- Separate assessment — Each spouse assessed separately
- Single treatment — Treated as if unmarried
When Can You Save Money?
The biggest savings come when:
- One spouse earns significantly more than the other
- One spouse isn't working or is on maternity/paternity leave
- One spouse has unused tax credits
- One spouse didn't register as married with Revenue
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