Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Californian dream seems to be a far cry from reality, according to a Royal expert who recently commented on Prince William's celebrity encounter.
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The latest figures from the Scottish Government show that at the end of March this year, some 461,550 people were receiving a Council Tax Reduction (CTR) of around £800 on their annual bill. The data indicates that one-in-five households are being supported through the scheme, which is not available anywhere else in the UK.
Only people on a low income and resident in Scotland may be eligible for a Council Tax Reduction, which also provides successful claimants with up to 35 per cent off their water and waste charges. Council Tax rates have been frozen, however, water charges have gone up by 8.8 per cent.
Making a claim for a Council Tax Reduction now, could help boost summer finances and may even include an arrears award. This is because entitlement to a Council Tax Reduction could see people receive a lump sum back payment or credit added to their 2024/25 bill.
While the Council Tax Reduction scheme mostly supports households on a lower income, help is also available for middle-earners or people finding it difficult to keep up with payments - especially those on a higher band.
To find out about getting help with your Council Tax, contact your local authority and explain your financial situation, they may be able to put your account on 'hold' and agree the next payment date, giving you a bit of breathing room to get back on track.
Details of other help available including extra financial support or for things like food, heating and electricity can be found on the Scottish Government’s cost of living crisis support website here.
Below is a quick guide on how to check your Council Tax bill and a list of circumstances which could see you paying less each month.
You will not pay Council Tax if:
You are a full-time student
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Californian dream seems to be a far cry from reality, according to a Royal expert who recently commented on Prince William's celebrity encounter.
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