Council tax reduction scheme
Since 2013 Councils have been expected to implement their own local schemes. In 2014/15 there will be a further cut of £600,000 in Government grant to Wolverhampton so the Council are introducing more cuts to Council tax support. None of the changes listed below affect pensioners.
Changes from 1st April 2014:
- All working age tax payers will have to pay at least 12% of their council tax
- only child benefit for the oldest child will be disregarded
- there will be no support for those with savings/capital of more than £6,000
- support will be reduced by 23p for every £1 of a claimants income above their personal allowance. Allowances depend on an individuals circumstances
- there will be an end to the second adult rebate
- the amount of council tax charge on which support is calculated will be restricted to level band C
- awards may only be backdated 1 calendar month
- non dependants who live in the household of a working age customer will have their deduction increased by 5% more than deductions for non dependants who live in a pensioner household.