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Frequently Asked Questions: Council tax
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Q: Why do I have to pay council tax?
Council tax is paid by every occupier or owner of a domestic property (houses, flats and so on).
You are contributing towards the cost of services provided by us, the Police Authority and Northamptonshire County Council.
We collect all the charges and then pass on the amounts needed to those other organisations.
Q: What if I have trouble paying?
Q: Why have I received a reminder or Final Notice for my Council Tax?
Q: I have received a final notice for Council Tax. Can I just bring my instalments up to date instead?
Q: How can I stop Court proceedings?
Q: How much money would be taken from my wages on an attachment of earnings?
Q: How much money would be taken from my benefit on an attachment of benefits?