Historically, married couples and those in civil partnerships have been in a more tax privileged position – such as with income, capital gains and inheritance tax – than those couples who cohabit. Many see this, understandably, as outdated and unfair, and the recent challenge of the Marriage Allowance by Labour also reflects this view.
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