Originally Posted by
vascodegama
CISA
I think HH was referring to a previous tax allowance (still available I believe to v senior citizens). The allowance you allude to was called marriage allowance and paid to over 25 year old married personnel (not sure if the wife had to be as well). You are right that Military salary changed all that-it was also the start of "bean stealing".
MARRIED COUPLES ALLOWANCE. Born before 6th April 1935 to qualify.