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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?
Answer:
Court costs are payable by you to cover the Councils additional expenses which have been incurred as a result of late or non payment, and the cost of producing and dealing with the summons and attendance at Court. These costs are incurred on the date the summons is issued & must be paid.
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?