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Quick Question re Council Tax for over 70's
November2
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I've just been looking at my parents council tax benefit letter and am a bit confused. The booklet they received with it has a grid guide which says a couple aged 65 with max weekly income of £353.77 can claim, the letter they've received works out their income to £326.24 however it then says this is higher than their applicable amount of £236.80 and gives an excess income of £89.44. Where are they getting the 'applicable amount of £236.80' from? Any advice as I'm thinking of contacting them about the figures.
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I think the cut off point for a couple is £270 per week after tax.
Do they have any savings that have been taken into account?
Have you tried the Benefits Adviser?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_100189230
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