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• Check if you have to pay a debt

  How to check liability for a debt, including time limits on debts and how to challenge a debt you think you might not be liable

• Council tax

  Check how council tax works. Check if you can get a discount or exemption from council tax and how to apply.

• Check what benefits to claim if you’re sick or disabled

  Find out what benefits you should claim if you're sick or disabled. There are a few options and you should apply for the one that suits your circumstances best

• Getting tax advice

  Check where you can get help with a tax problem. If you need help with tax, you can get advice from tax charities, TaxAid and Tax Help for Older People.

• Check if a change affects your Child Benefit

  Check which changes in circumstance to report to HMRC and how the changes will affect your Child Benefit. Find out if you're affected by the high income tax charge.

• 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

• 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

• Applying for Council Tax Reduction

  Check how to apply to the council for Council Tax Reduction. Check if you can backdate the reduction, and how to challenge a decision.