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Working and child tax credits
Find out if you can get working or child tax credits and how to claim. If you have a tax credits overpayment find out how to challenge the decision.
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Paying council tax
Information on council tax including valuation bands, how to pay, arrears and the appeals system.
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- Housing
- Council tax
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Council tax for students
Explains the rules about students and council tax. Covers proving you are exempt, sharing accommodation with people who aren't students, time off between courses and problems affecting postgraduate students.
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Getting tax advice
Check where you can get help with a tax problem.
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- Debt and money
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Dealing with income tax arrears
What happens if you miss the income tax deadline, including what the penalties are for not paying tax on time, and how to negotiate a time to pay agreement with HMRC
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Applying for Council Tax Reduction
Check how to apply to your local council and how you can challenge decisions.
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- Housing
- Council tax
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Dealing with Council Tax arrears
What happens when you miss a council tax payment, and how to negotiate with your council to pay what you owe in smaller amounts
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If your tax credits have stopped
Find out why your tax credits have stopped and what you can do about it.
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Renewing your working and child tax credits
How to renew your tax credits using the renewal pack that HMRC sends at the start of the tax year.
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Payment of benefits and tax credits
Check how benefits and tax credits are paid - usually by direct credit transfer into bank, building society or Post Office card accounts. Find out about the Payment Exception Service if you can't use an account.