what months are "free" council tax ?

Hi all,

Always forget this one, but if you pay CT by instalments, what months do they give you "free". I know its not officially free but i like to think so - makes me feel im getting something for nothing. Also it will go against my debts !!
HALX CC (14%)...............[STRIKE] 5795[/STRIKE]....5470
[STRIKE]MBNA CC (20%)[/STRIKE]...............[STRIKE]3500 [/STRIKE]...CLEARED
COOP CC (17% and 5%)...[STRIKE]5350[/STRIKE]....5300
AMEX CC (4.9% LOB)........[STRIKE]2263[/STRIKE]....2223
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TOTAL............................[STRIKE]16866[/STRIKE]..12993
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  • tee_pee_2
    tee_pee_2 Posts: 1,674 Forumite
    feb and march, ready to start again in the new financial year in April.
  • It will all depend on who your council is.

    My local council and the neighbouring one are 'free' in February & March.

    I suggest contacting your local council and finding out from them.

    Don't forget that some people who still pay water rates get 2 months 'free' as well.

    EE
  • notes
    notes Posts: 69 Forumite
    cheers all.
    HALX CC (14%)...............[STRIKE] 5795[/STRIKE]....5470
    [STRIKE]MBNA CC (20%)[/STRIKE]...............[STRIKE]3500 [/STRIKE]...CLEARED
    COOP CC (17% and 5%)...[STRIKE]5350[/STRIKE]....5300
    AMEX CC (4.9% LOB)........[STRIKE]2263[/STRIKE]....2223
    ==============================
    TOTAL............................[STRIKE]16866[/STRIKE]..12993
  • Ours are also feb and march.
  • JBsplit
    JBsplit Posts: 153 Forumite
    mine are feb/march....well thats £200 saved.!!
  • I don't pay the water bill either in Feb or March so that's nearly £300 onto the card !
    2014 Target;
    To overpay CC by £1,000.
    Overpayment to date : £310

    2nd Purse Challenge:
    £15.88 saved to date
  • tee_pee_2
    tee_pee_2 Posts: 1,674 Forumite
    i try to pay extra to CC in these months, it is amazing how much difference it makes
  • When You Pay The Councill Tax I Do You Dont Notice Nothings Free
  • csarina
    csarina Posts: 2,557 Forumite
    Our 'free months are March and April, it should tell you on your bill if you pay by instalments.
    Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
  • Was nearly panicking then, thanks Csarina our are March and April too.
    Pad, started 28.11.08 running total £3674.91:T
    Sealed pot challenge member 346:T
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