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   What is council tax & how does it work?

   • Council Tax is an annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards funding local services. Find out more about Council Tax, how to make sure you’re not paying more than you have to, and what to do if you’re struggling to pay. What is Council Tax? What does Council Tax pay for? How much is my Council Tax?

   Council Tax: what it is, what it costs and how to save money

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   Who has to pay council tax?

   • It is set by local authorities to raise money for providing services. Typically, anyone who is over 18 and owns or rents a home has to pay council tax. However, there are some exemptions and discounts. Someone living alone, for example, is entitled to a 25% reduction, external.

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   Who sets council tax rates?

   • Council tax rates are set by more than 9,000 local authorities across the country. The billing authorities collect council tax, while precepting authorities help set the rate and have it collected on their behalf. Your council tax bill will show which local authorities charge council tax in your area, and it's likely to be a mix of several types.

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   Do I have to pay council tax if I'm 18?

   • You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over. A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill. Some people are not counted (‘disregarded’) when working out how many people live in a property.

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   Does Council Tax pay for health services?

   • Local services are funded by Council Tax. This includes: administration and record-keeping, such as marriages, deaths and birth, and local elections. Council Tax isn’t used to pay for health services. How much is my Council Tax? The amount of Council Tax you pay depends on the value of your home and where you live.

   Council Tax: what it is, what it costs and how to save money

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   Are You paying more council tax than you should?

   • Your home’s Council Tax band is based on its rateable value – the more expensive the property, the higher the Council Tax band. Wales has nine bands – from 1 (the highest) to 9. If your home is in a higher valuation band than it should be, you’re probably paying more Council Tax than you should. Did you know?

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2. www.which.co.uk › news › articleWhere does your council tax money go? - Which? News

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   Nov 12, 2017 · Council tax is the main source of income for most local authorities. On average, each household in England pays £1,591 a year towards funding vital services. Since 2015, many council have been receiving help from central government through the Revenue Support Grant.

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   • You’ll need to know 3 things: the valuation band for your home in England and Wales or in Scotland how much your local council charges for that ban...
   • You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over. A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a home. Spouses and pa...
   • Households where everyone’s a full-time student do not have to pay Council Tax. If you do get a bill, you can apply for an exemption. To count as a...
   • You might be able to apply for a Council Tax discount or exemption if you or someone you live with is disabled. Disabled Band Reduction Scheme You...
   • You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax on a property you own or rent that’s not your main home, such as holiday homes. Your council can decide to g...
   • Your Council Tax bill tells you: how much you have to pay for the year how that amount has been worked out the dates you have to pay The cost is us...

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-politics-55765504What is council tax, how much has it gone up, and how is it ...

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Council tax is a compulsory charge on properties in England, Scotland and Wales. It is set by local authorities to raise money for providing services. Typically, anyone who is over 18 and owns...

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8. www.which.co.uk › money › taxCouncil tax calculator 2024-25 - Which?

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Use our 2024-25 council tax calculator to see what rates local authorities are charging for each council tax band, simply by entering a postcode.

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    Council tax is a system of local taxation collected by local councils - it's a tax on domestic property. Some property is exempt from council tax. Some people don't have to pay council tax and some people get a discount.