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About the council tax
ggyyree
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Hi smart guys,
My wife and I recently moved into a new house, which we bought in August. Soon after that we have got letters from the council asking us to pay the council tax. As we are new to the country and we are NOT originally from the European Union. May I ask some questions about the council tax please?
1. We are a couple living in the same house we bought. Should we pay two separate council tax? Because the council send letters with forms separately to me and my wife. The council tax for the house is around 1,500 a year. Would it be too much for two of us to pay separately and add up to 3,000 a year?
2. Is there any way to get some reduced council tax? For example, we are young couples we are preparing to have a child. (However, we are not permanent residence now and we are not from EU.)
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
Aaronne.
My wife and I recently moved into a new house, which we bought in August. Soon after that we have got letters from the council asking us to pay the council tax. As we are new to the country and we are NOT originally from the European Union. May I ask some questions about the council tax please?
1. We are a couple living in the same house we bought. Should we pay two separate council tax? Because the council send letters with forms separately to me and my wife. The council tax for the house is around 1,500 a year. Would it be too much for two of us to pay separately and add up to 3,000 a year?
2. Is there any way to get some reduced council tax? For example, we are young couples we are preparing to have a child. (However, we are not permanent residence now and we are not from EU.)
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
Aaronne.
In a world without fences and walls, why bother 'GATES' and 'WINDOWS'?
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Lots of info here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/YourlocalcouncilandCouncilTax/CouncilTax/DG_10037383
The council tax is set on the property, not the number of people who live there.
There are allowances and exemptions (full time students, or people living alone for instance), but you cannot get a reduction just because you are young or expecting a child. Every house in England or Wales has a council tax bill, and the fact that you are new to the UK does not affect you paying what is due, as you will be using the services that the council tax pays for now you live here! When you say you are "not permanent residence" - you have bought a house, so what do you mean?
Speak to your own council about it, who will explain the procedure and how you apply for any discounts, although I do not think you will qualify for anything.0 -
All I would add to Werdnal's comment is Council Tax is a joint responsibility, which is why they have sent letters addressed to you both.Truth always poses doubts & questions. Only lies are 100% believable, because they don't need to justify reality. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Labyrinth of the Spirits0
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When you say you are "not permanent residence" - you have bought a house, so what do you mean?
I think perhaps he refers to his visa status.
'permanent residence' status may only be applied for after 5 years of continuous residence in the UK.
However, this is completely irrelevant indeed in relation to council tax liability.0 -
Great news! Thanks a lot guys!
Sure, I would like to pay the tax just think it is too much if both of us need to pay.
Yes, I feel very comfortable in the UK.
Again, thanks so much!In a world without fences and walls, why bother 'GATES' and 'WINDOWS'?0 -
Great news! Thanks a lot guys!
Sure, I would like to pay the tax just think it is too much if both of us need to pay.
Yes, I feel very comfortable in the UK.
Again, thanks so much!
The total for the house will be the £1,500 for the year, BUT if you (as a couple) are BOTH responsible for paying. So if one of you disappeared the other would still be liable.
You are NOT liable for that amount each.Truth always poses doubts & questions. Only lies are 100% believable, because they don't need to justify reality. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The Labyrinth of the Spirits0
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