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Frequently Asked Questions: Council tax
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Q: Why do I have to pay council tax?
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?
By making full payment of the Council tax and the costs shown on the summons before the hearing date.
In certain circumstances the Council may allow you to catch up missed instalments and pay the remainder by Direct Debit.
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?