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local tx rebate

does anybody know if I would be entitled to local tax rebate? I receive disability allowance (full rate) have less then £16000 in the bank, but I own an apartment with my sister as joint tenants. She also looks after me as I am dependant on her. We are both over 65.

disappointed Thurs 15/05/08 08:00

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CheekyChops
Thurs 15/05/08
09:15

What do you mean by 'local tax'?

disappointed
Thurs 15/05/08
14:10

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Sorry - I should have said "council tax" disappointed

CheekyChops
Thurs 15/05/08
15:33

The fact that you own your apartment won't make a difference. My mum and dad get Council Tax benefit and they own a 4-bed detached house (both are pensioners, dad gets full rate DLA).

If you find the website for your local council, most have a calculator on there that you can use to find out if you are eligible or not.

Also you could read this which is on the Citizens Advice Bureau website.

In A Pickle
Thurs 15/05/08
16:42

Hi there disappointed,
As CheekyChops has indicated Council Tax Benefit is based on Income/Savings.
I get Council Tax Benefit,so have some experience of it.
Probably the easisest way is just to get the form,fill it in and wait.
Council Tax Benefit is paid on a sliding scale,there isn't any "you get it/you don't get it" point (unless your savings/income are way over the limit).
Your Sisters income(if any) should not come into it as she is not your Spouse/Partner,only(as you say) a Joint Tenant
Age is not taken into consideration either(I am 61)
Take your courage in your hands,and just go for it;,you might be surprised what you get?

disappointed
Thurs 15/05/08
19:08

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CheekyChops and In A Pickle - thank you for your information.. I will certainly have a go at claiming - the council cannot do more then say NO.

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