Simple way to work out Council Tax?

Solomon_Broad

Is there a simple calculator online that will let me work out if the household is paying the correct amount of council tax? We might well be on the correct rate already, but I want to make sure.

My parents own the house outright (mortgage is paid off), and my sister and I live with them. My dad is on the government pension, has no other work. My mom doesn't work, but doesn't claim any benefits. My sister also doesn't work and doesn't claim anything. She was claiming JSA, but decided to sign off and live off her savings. I work, but also don't get any benefits.

Is there a simple calculator that will spit out a figure for me if I input that info?

molerat

Council tax is a simple cost for your band as advised on the annual statement. It would seem there are 2 or more adults in the house so no dis-regards. The only avenue is via CT benefit which would have to be claimed, probably by your parents, based on income. http://www.turn2us.org.uk/information__resources/benefits/information_you_may_need_to_co/list_of_checker_benefits.aspx

p00hsticks

enter the address on this site

http://www.voa.gov.uk/cti/InitS.asp?lcn=0

to confirm which band the property is in, and then use your local council website to see how much the council tax is for that band.

None of the information that you give makes any difference, other than the fact that there is more than one adult (non-student) living in the property.

Solomon_Broad

Thanks folks. Will take a look.