Money Moral Dilemma: Should I give my old neighbour some money for the council tax refund he got us?

A_Frayed_Knot

I would buy him a bottle of whatever he drinks (a special bottle), and thank him.  He took a chance, though as it could have went the other way, you would have been after his blood then.  A reason that stops me questioning my council tax 

P1nk_Pr1nce55

I would. If I'd have only got £500 I'd have still given something.  

eao

£200 seemed  a good figure to say thank you.

Georginav

The letter writer would have to apply for his own council tax reduction and refund. A few years ago after reading “are you in the wrong council tax band “on here I checked mine out. Where I lived at the time quite a few properties were in different bands. I told my neighbour who got a refund and a reduction. The council didn’t award me one as they said I was end terrace and slightly more ground area. I certainly didn’t expect anything from my neighbour.

[Deleted User]

Mean to ask, your response should have been swift and generous.  I wish someone would benefit me by £8000, especially when I didn't lift a finger to help myself.

bikaga

He went to a lot of trouble to compile a report for something that didn't benefit him, or benefitted him for only a month or two. That speaks to me of a great sense of justice and wanting things to be right.

I would definitely acknowledge that, especially if I'd benefitted by £8k without having to lift a finger! I know he's not paid out the council tax himself, but maybe think about how long it would've taken you to compile a report like that and judge your token of gratitude appropriately?

Obviously there's no obligation on you, but why not give a little something from a huge windfall someone else provided for you? 

Bonnypitlad

Yes! Give him a share in your windfall
Wow £8000 refund and reductions in perpetuity 
I think £1000 and a letter thanking him would be appropriate 
You weren’t expecting anything and you have gained a great deal because of his efforts, he would deserve a gift from ALL those who benefited even if he still lived there and benefited himself 
Do it and you will feel great, Karma will reward you 

DMFOS69

He did not do it for you, but you certainly benefited from it, I don't thing money is appropriate as he never paid the tax himself, but as others have said if you are still in contact or friendly with him, gesture would be a nice thing to do. 

MidnightToker

If you need to ask this forum, it seems to me that you really dont want to give him anything, and that you are looking for support here to salve your conscience.
You have no obligation to give him anything,  but you should do the right thing.
I'd give him a gift or cash up to £500 without hesitation, depending on his circumstances.
It saddens me that you have to ask.

CapeTown

Of course you should acknowledge his work. He has saved you a lot of money. It might be a card and a bottle of something or it might be a bit more. Nothing doing anything is incredibly mean and speaks volumes. You have a lot of money because of him.