Do pensioners still pay council tax in England?
2007-10-28 05:20:55 · 10 answers · asked by John Sol 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United Kingdom
Yes they do, just like anybody else over 18. However, if they can prove low savings, investments and income, they can benefit from a council tax benefit award that may well be up to 100% of their charge. Age doesn't really come into it, except for pensioner premiums in their benefit claim. There is also the possibility of single person discounts and disability discounts if they apply. The problem with pensioners and council tax is that so many of them fail to investigate the possibility of a benefit award against their council tax bill and simply just pay it ( or don't as the case may be ... ). So to answer your question, yes they all have to pay unless they can prove otherwise by the above. And we need more resources to let them know that!
2007-10-28 05:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Do pensioners still pay council tax in England?
2015-08-10 13:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Ronna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time where they will not have to pay is if they are in receipt of pension credit (payable from age of 60)or have severe mental/learning/physical disabilities
They can apply for council tax benefit which may meet all or some of the council tax liability.....it depends on their income and savings
2007-10-28 15:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, very much so. As usual tho, if you have saved to buy your own house, and worked a full-working life til 64..you`ll pay the full whack. (in this country, as a general rule, the harder you work and the more you try and save, the more you will pay - for many things.
If you want figures, here they are:
Full whack for married pensioners (in my area) £935.
If your partner dies, discount for single tenancy: £233.
I am 74 (possibly one of the oldest on here!!) and now a widower, and I pay £701.
2007-10-28 05:39:57 · answer #4 · answered by B0uncingMoonman@aol.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-10-28 05:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes usually.
Although some do qualify for grants to cover most/all of it - check with your local council to see if you qualify.
2007-10-28 05:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by Dee L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they do, they most certainly pay it in Scotland. Time it was scrapped & local income tax instead.
2007-10-28 05:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by J I H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-28 05:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by Carol B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep my nan stil pays it its really low though. her last bill was £7!!
2007-10-28 05:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Izzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do, I assure you.
2007-10-28 05:28:05 · answer #10 · answered by astonite40 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋