Pensioners and Council Tax

[smurfchops]

Do pensioners receive a reduced Council Tax if they are still working? The local Council is Elmbridge, Surrey. Thanks.

[dasherman]

I could be wrong but as far as I know pensioners don't get a reduction in council tax bills whether they're working or not.

[themas]

It depends on their total income. If it is low enough they may be entitled to council tax benefit (CTB) but this is not specific to pensioners. Sometimes a pensioner's income is low enough for them to be entitled to Pension Credit, in which case they would almost certainly get CTB.

Go to the local CAB and ask for a benefit check. Take details of all income and savings.