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Council Tax Over the Summer
beach86
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Hey Guys
I was wondering if I would have to pay council tax over the summer? Me and my girlfriend are renting an apartment over the summer while we both work full time. My girlfriend is a full time student and will be inbetween her 2nd and 3rd year while I will be inbetween graduating from my BSc degree and starting a MSc.
I am not technically a student (I dont think!) as I am inbetween courses so will we have to pay council tax? I have been accepted onto my MSc course provinding I get the grade I need.
Any help on this would be kindly received!
Thanks
Beach86
I was wondering if I would have to pay council tax over the summer? Me and my girlfriend are renting an apartment over the summer while we both work full time. My girlfriend is a full time student and will be inbetween her 2nd and 3rd year while I will be inbetween graduating from my BSc degree and starting a MSc.
I am not technically a student (I dont think!) as I am inbetween courses so will we have to pay council tax? I have been accepted onto my MSc course provinding I get the grade I need.
Any help on this would be kindly received!
Thanks
Beach86
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Your gf will be exempt, but you will not. Therefore you will get a 25% discount on your bill.Gone ... or have I?0
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You will get a 25% 'single person' discount as the only liable adult in the household.Gone ... or have I?0
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Dmg's right.
The 25% is a discount given to anyone who is the a sole adult (for council tax purposes) in a property.
Make a list of important things to do today. At the top, put 'eat chocolate'. Now, you'll get at least one thing done today. 0 -
Damn my slow typing! Make a list of important things to do today. At the top, put 'eat chocolate'. Now, you'll get at least one thing done today. 0
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Thanks for that advice. Does council tax not relate to income in anyway? I will be earning under the personal allowance.0
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Thanks for that advice. Does council tax not relate to income in anyway? I will be earning under the personal allowance.
You may be able to get Council Tax Benefit, but the thresholds are very low. How much will you be earning each week (it is based on weekly income, not yearly)?Gone ... or have I?0 -
I will be earning around £300 a week i think (before tax).0
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No, you won't be eligible for Council Tax Benefit on £300 per week. Sorry! xGone ... or have I?0
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Thanks for that advice. Does council tax not relate to income in anyway? I will be earning under the personal allowance.
Not normally, although if you're on certain benefits you sometimes qualify to have Council tax benefit which means it's paid on your behalf.
In general though, council tax bands are based on the (supposed) value of your property (owned or rented). Make a list of important things to do today. At the top, put 'eat chocolate'. Now, you'll get at least one thing done today. 0
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