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2nd adult rebate (council tax)

Hi all can I apply for this rebate I live with my wife and 12 year old son I’m in full time employment,my wife gave up her job when our son was born to be a homemaker and full time mum as she doesn’t claim job seekers allowance my income is the only money coming into the house.
thankyou  

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  • Hasbeen
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    Hi all can I apply for this rebate I live with my wife and 12 year old son I’m in full time employment,my wife gave up her job when our son was born to be a homemaker and full time mum as she doesn’t claim job seekers allowance my income is the only money coming into the house.
    thankyou  
    Google?

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/help-with-your-council-tax-council-tax-reduction/council-tax-reduction-and-second-adult-rebate/
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  • calleyw
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    Hi all can I apply for this rebate I live with my wife and 12 year old son I’m in full time employment,my wife gave up her job when our son was born to be a homemaker and full time mum as she doesn’t claim job seekers allowance my income is the only money coming into the house.
    thankyou  
    No you can't get a 2nd adult rebate as you are married.  Google would have told you that in a matter of seconds.
    As has already been mentioned if you are on low income and have less than 16K savings you might be able to get a council tax reduction.
    Yours
    Calley x

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