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Council Tax is a system of local taxation charged on domestic properties and collected by local authorities. Some properties are exempt from this charge, while some people are exempt or
entitled to a discount. But the majority of Britons are responsible for these payments which are used to fund important local services. New plans to scrap Council Tax have been supported by
more than 100,000 people, but could the property tax really be scrapped?
Council Tax is an annual fee paid by all households in the UK to local councils.
This fee is charged to households to cover the cost of local services.
Normally you would pay Council Tax in 10 monthly instalments, followed by two months of not making any payments.
The amount of Council Tax you pay depends on your personal circumstances, the valuation band of your property and how much the council needs to fund its services.
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Local services are funding by Council Tax, including:
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The amount you pay for your Council Tax is contingent on where you live and the value of your home.
You can find the amount you will pay via your local authority in England, Wales and Scotland here.
Once you find your local council you will be able to access information about Council Tax.
You should also be able to contact your local council directly to find out how much you should pay.
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is coming under increasing pressure to scrap Council Tax and Stamp Duty entirely.
Under new plans submitted by campaigners, households would instead pay a single property levy called the Proportional Property Tax.
The plans have gained support in the past 24 hours after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for the upcoming Council Tax rise in April to be delayed amid concerns regarding the financial
hardship faced by families during the pandemic and third lockdown.
In the Telegraph, Sir Keir wrote: “It is absurd that during the deepest recession in 300 years, at the very time millions are worried about the future of their jobs and how they will make
ends meet, Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak are forcing local governments to hike up Council Tax.
“The Prime Minister said he would do “whatever is necessary” to support local authorities in providing vital services – he needs to make good on that promise.”
Express.co.uk has approached the Treasury for comment.
The plans from the Fairer Share campaign, backed by more than 100,000 households, propose a simple flat rate of 0.48 percent on the current value of your property.
This tax would be paid by property owners only, rather than tenants.
Payment of this tax would be deferred for homeowners unable to pay.
Exceptions for second homes and undeveloped plots would be scrapped.
The new policy would also see annual and automated valuations for all properties.
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The impact of this new policy would be contingent on one’s own circumstances.
According to campaign Fairer Share, the following outcomes would take effect if Council Tax and Stamp Duty were scrapped:
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