Hikes to National Insurance and soaring levels of inflation will see thousands of households worse off this year. With a cost of living crisis looming, it has never been more important to check that you are paying the right amount of council tax. Here’s one simple check you should do to make sure you aren’t overpaying.
Council tax bills rose sharply by a staggering five percent last year. This has put an increased strain on many Britons’ finances.
With another tax hike likely again this April it’s vital that you make sure you are paying the right amount of council tax.
Everyone should be checking that they are paying the right “band” of council tax, or you could be overpaying by hundreds of pounds a year.
Council tax is separated into bands based on how much your property was thought to be worth in 1991.
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If your property is similar or identical and they are in a lower band then this could indicate that you are paying too much.
You can use the government’s council tax band finder to discover how much your neighbours…
