Council Tax

[jw47]

My recently widowed friend has been told she does not have to pay council tax. I'm curious to know why, her pension is £990 a month and she has less than. £16k in savings

[Peter Pedant]

No idea. Ask her

[barry1010]

Does she now live alone? Does she have a severe mental impairment such as dementia?

[Peter Pedant]

google "exemptions from council tax" for your area

I find for mine: she cd be a govt assassin or other member of the  armed forces. or an ambassador, and a few other conditions less likely than the above

[davebro3]

I think it varies a bit from council to council. Council tax support (discount) can be up to 100% depending on circumstances. You would have to check the particulat council's criteria on their website.

[Peter Pedant]

blimey dave bro  and I agree for once