Hello, Myself and my wife have been married for four years I have been trying to convince her ever since that we would be better off as joint assessed so I can pay less tax by increasing my standard rate cut off point, I would appreciate any info on the subject as she would believe the forum over me, These are our earnings, Thanks in advance for your help. Wife,s - pay fortnightly Gross - 959.99 euro Nett - 768.76 euro Husbands- pay fortnightly Gross 1448.48 euro - Nett 1020.64 euro.