Adding a 2nd name on Council Tax account

goodraw

Hi,
At the moment the council tax is in my name only,but we'd like to add my wife's name also to it. I have a mortgage which is in my name only also. Can we do this,or does my wife has to be  the co-owner also?
She is on the electoral roll and has been on it for some time.
TIA

MovingForwards

There should be a link on your CT website to add another person to the account, she doesn't have to be joint homeowner with you.

How about your other bills, are they sole or joint names?

Have you drawn up a will to deal with your assets in case anything happens?

[Deleted User]

My partner is the sole name on the mortgage, we are both on the CT (we met after she bought the house)

lincroft1710

As she is a joint occupier, her name should be on the CT bill. Occupation is key in CT, not ownership.

goodraw

OK,thank you all.
There's no link, Movingforward, just a inquiry box where you have to tell them what you want to do.

goodraw

lincroft17
. Occupation is key in CT, not ownership.

Lincroft,
Is this the law,or can councils have their "rules"?

[Deleted User]

If there are 2 or more adults then you pay 100% and there is no 25% discount. Some adults are not counted as adults for tax purposes. If you live there e.g. bills registered there, you shouldn't be trying to claim a discount.

https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/who-has-to-pay

p00hsticks

Deleted_User said:

If there are 2 or more adults then you pay 100% and there is no 25% discount. Some adults are not counted as adults for tax purposes. If you live there e.g. bills registered there, you shouldn't be trying to claim a discount.

https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/who-has-to-pay

I don't think there's any suggestion that the OP is trying to claim a discount ?

goodraw

That is correct,I'm not trying to get a discount but trying to add my wife's name on the bill. 

lincroft1710

goodraw said:

lincroft17
. Occupation is key in CT, not ownership.

Lincroft,
Is this the law,or can councils have their "rules"?

It is law, there is a "hierarchy of liability" for CT. You and your wife are both jointly and severally liable.  You are liable as being both the actual and legal occupier of your home. Your wife is liable as she is your spouse and also occupies your home. Jointly and severally means that if one of you doesn't pay the CT bill the council can pursue the other party for the full amount.

[Deleted User]

p00hsticks said:

Deleted_User said:

If there are 2 or more adults then you pay 100% and there is no 25% discount. Some adults are not counted as adults for tax purposes. If you live there e.g. bills registered there, you shouldn't be trying to claim a discount.

https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/who-has-to-pay

I don't think there's any suggestion that the OP is trying to claim a discount ?

It's simply stating a fact replying to the second question they asked about "legality" of ownership/occupation.

If OP's partner is added to the CT list, the OP's partner, who, was able to claim 25% discount, won't be able to any more.