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Council tax

I’ve just had a demand for extra council tax, but I have been lying lol they asked me to pay.

It’s got very complex, I have so many paperwork’s

I just want to ask them for proof of this extr they say I owe them,

They can’t give it to me

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  • Barny1979
    Barny1979 Posts: 7,920 Forumite
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    DannyGold wrote: »
    I’ve just had a demand for extra council tax, but I have been lying lol they asked me to pay.

    It’s got very complex, I have so many paperwork’s

    I just want to ask them for proof of this extr they say I owe them,

    They can’t give it to me

    Pardon? Sorry, but think you'll need to rewrite this, as it is confusing currently and people won't be able to assist you.
  • poppy12345
    poppy12345 Posts: 18,976 Forumite
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    DannyGold wrote: »
    but I have been lying lol
    What have you been lying about?
  • DannyGold wrote: »
    I’ve just had a demand for extra council tax, but I have been lying lol they asked me to pay.

    It’s got very complex, I have so many paperwork’s

    I just want to ask them for proof of this extr they say I owe them,

    They can’t give it to me
    Yes, the world is unfair. I’m surprised that you are only just realising this.

    Not to worry, the council don’t need to provide you any proof, so all fine on that point.
  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
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    The council don't need to provide proof in the way that they would for a civil debt being pursued by the civil court, the demand notice is sufficient proof that they believe a debt is due. What exactly are you disputing with them ?



    If you were to dispute their decision there is a formal process for doing so.
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
  • If you have been lying, you will get caught.

    If they know you are lying, then they have proof. You will need to prove what they think is correct is wrong. You can't do this because you are lying.

    lol.
  • It’s my spell check, I meant to say paying
  • Caz3121
    Caz3121 Posts: 15,917 Forumite
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    you say you have been paying and they are asking for extra
    have you checked your payments and dates against the payment schedule?
  • CIS
    CIS Posts: 12,260 Forumite
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    DannyGold wrote: »
    It’s my spell check, I meant to say paying

    Trying to work through it in a logical manner -What is the latest document you have received from the council in respect of it ?
    I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.
  • As standard you should only recieve one council tax bill a year, in March, for the full year ahead.

    Obviously if you move home, change residents who live with you, claim exemptions or Council tax reduction these changes will produce additional bills. Sometimes these will be for extra money, sometimes these will reduce the money you owe.
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