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Council Tax Discount
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There are no changes to Council Tax Benefit in Scotland, as the Scottish government is covering the shortfall for Scottish councils for this year 2013/14.
elmer0 -
Doesn't help the OP, but you can also get a 25% discount if you live with someone who is not your partner and is on a low income. Another "couple penalty" in the system.seven-day-weekend wrote: »You can only claim the 25% discount if you are the only person living in the property (or you live with a full-time student).
Your girlfriend may be entitled to Child Benefit.0 -
also, there is no non dependant reduction if the claimant receives DLA.
not relevant to the OP but another exception with regards to claiming ctb0
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