Martin Lewis spoke on the ITV show Good Morning Britain this week, sharing his money saving tips. Dedicating part of his section to couples who are married or in a civil partnership, he explained how people could claim a tax break which could be worth up to £1,150.

In addition to the current tax break which could potentially be worth £250 in the current tax year, it’s possible for some eligible couples to get a further amount of money.

This is because it’s possible to claim back up to four years.

“But you can also back claim this for four years, which means - and people get a cheque for the rest - is £1,150," Mr Lewis added.

“On the 6th April we have a new tax year, and for the first time that means you can’t go back to the beginning," he said.

"So you will lose the 2015/16 tax year if you were eligible, if you don’t claim it now - because after the 6th April you can no longer back claim that amount.”

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He told viewers: “So look, if you’re a non-taxpayer married to a taxpayer in almost every circumstance, this is a big winner for you.”

"If you’re a non-taxpayer married to a taxpayer, it counts,” he said.

“2.4million of you are eligible and misisng out."

The 2019 to 2020 tax year will end on April 5, 2020.

It’s possible to calculate how much tax a person could save as a couple by using the “Marriage Allowance calculator” on the government website.