Information provided applies to England & Wales
The rules about paying council tax, which replaced the community charge (poll tax). Includes how your property is valued and who is entitled to discounts and exemptions.
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Council Tax
https://www.gov.uk/council-tax
Includes information on how to work out your Council Tax bill, discounts and exemptions, and how to appeal against your council tax band.
GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/
Council tax
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/tax/council_tax.ht...
Information on council tax including valuation bands, discounts and reductions, how to pay, arrears and the appeals system.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Council tax and business rates
www.litrg.org.uk/low-income-workers/council-tax-and-...
Council tax and business rates are the primary ’local taxes’ in the UK. The money collected through these property taxes goes to local authorities (councils) to pay for local services such as maintaining parks, collecting rubbish, policing and personalised care. Includes information on valuation and bands, exemptions, discounts, rebates, who pays it and what to do if you have difficulty paying it.
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group www.litrg.org.uk
Council Tax
www.voa.gov.uk/corporate/CouncilTax/index.html
Check your current council tax band and find out how much you will pay. Includes information about how your property has been valued, when home improvements may increase your council tax banding, and arrangements for people with disabilities.
Valuation Office Agency www.voa.gov.uk
Council Tax
www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/income-and-tax/counci...
Links to a factsheet which explains the banding system for Council Tax for people over 60, exemptions and discounts, and who has to pay it. Also gives some brief information about claiming Council Tax Benefit.
Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk/
Council tax appeals
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/...
Council tax bills are not always right and a council tax appeal can be made if your council doesn't sort it out. Council tax appeals can also be made if you think the council tax band of your home is wrong. (Content applies to England only.)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Council tax exemptions and discounts
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/...
Some people can qualify for a council tax discount or a disability reduction. Most people living alone should pay a reduced council tax bill. Some homes qualify for a council tax exemption, so no charge is made.
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Council tax exemptions and discounts
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/...
Some people can qualify for a council tax discount or a disability reduction. Most people living alone should pay a reduced council tax bill. Some homes qualify for a council tax exemption, so no charge is made.
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Council tax reductions
www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/claiming-benefits/cou...
A guide to claiming help with council tax for people over 60. Gives examples to show how these benefits are calculated.
Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk/
Help with your council tax - council tax benefit
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/help_with...
Information on council tax benefit and second adult rebate including who can claim, how to claim, disputes and backdating.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Council tax benefit
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/...
You may be able to claim council tax benefit to help pay your council tax if you are on a low income or receiving welfare benefits or pensions. (Content applies to England only.)
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Council tax arrears
england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/paying_for_a_home/...
If you do not keep up to date with your council tax payments, you will find yourself with arrears. Find out more about the steps the council can take to try to collect unpaid council tax and what you can do if you are having difficulty paying.
Shelter www.shelter.org.uk
Bailiffs and council tax
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/factsheet.p...
Explains your rights if bailiffs come to your home to try and collect council tax arrears. It explains what you should do, what the bailiffs are allowed to do, and how to complain if a bailiff acts illegally.
National Debtline www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wa...
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