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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?
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?
Answer:
The rate of deduction is £3.25 per week from qualifying benefits such as Income Support or Job seekers allowance.
Benefits such as Incapacity are not qualifying benefit.
Benefits such as Incapacity are not qualifying benefit.