Council Tax refund for overpayment. 20 November 2020 at 9:41AM in Reclaiming mortgage fees, council tax, etc 3 replies 62 views

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My mother, who is now in care, was diagnosed with dementia several years ago but was paying her council tax up until she went into care in 2018. Can I claim back a refund for those years she had dementia, living alone with carers visiting. If so, how do i go about it please?

bradders1983

How much council tax was she paying? Full rate? Did the council know she was living alone? Why do you feel a refund is due? More details needed.

lincroft1710

Unless you have POA only your mother could claim a refund, if one was due.

CIS

Beatboy said:

My mother, who is now in care, was diagnosed with dementia several years ago but was paying her council tax up until she went into care in 2018. Can I claim back a refund for those years she had dementia, living alone with carers visiting. If so, how do i go about it please?

Backdating of council tax exemptions or discounts in respect of council tax SMI is possible - whether or not it's an easy task or not depends on the council. Some are easier to deal with than others.