Council tax exemptions: Could you get two months free?

Council tax is often the unhappy surprise at the end of one’s monthly bills but for those using a certain payment plan they may be able to see the next two months free. Additionally, discounts and disregarding could see households paying far less on their average tax bill.

The ever increasing council tax bill has become a large drain on household finances, with many fearing the cost of living crunch as well. 

Currently, the highest council tax bill in the UK is £2,226 for Band D accommodation in Nottingham.

While this is an astronomical sum, amidst rising energy prices, fuel increase and NI tax rise, some households will struggle to meet even the UKs lowest council tax bill in Westminster of £828. 

However, households could be eligible for a range of exemptions and discounts depending on the individuals who live there.

The biggest exemption available to any household is the payment plan differences. 

Households who spread the cost of their annual council tax bill over 10 months instead of the general 12 can see a slight increase in their monthly bill. 

However, this also sees these households essentially skipping two monthly payments usually in February and March although the exact months can differ.

During these months the households will not receive any council tax bill and the exact months are dependent on the payment schedule they organise through their local council. 

Additionally, there are a range of criteria that could count individuals as disregarded.

This sees eligible households receiving discounts on their tax bill. 

It is also worth noting that households can receive discounts by mistake, and any households that do are advised to contact their local council in order to avoid receiving a fine. 

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If all individuals living in a household is disregarded they will receive roughly 50 percent off their tax bill. 

If only one member of a household is not disregarded then the household could receive a 25 percent discount. 

Adults who are not disregarded and live on their own are also eligible for a 25 percent discount. 

Individuals that are eligible for a discount or exemption must apply for it even if they are disregarded.