Married Couples Allowance (MCA) (£6,285 in 2007/08) is available where EITHER the husband OR the wife was born before 6 April 1935 (£6,365 if over 75). The rate used is based on the age of the older of the husband and wife. This now also applies to registered civil partners.
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