Council tax

A major investigation by MoneySavingExpert.com reveals 10,000s of the most vulnerable people in England, Scotland and Wales are being overcharged up to £400 a year due to a council tax postcode lottery.

Local authorities across England will be given the go-ahead to plug the gap in social care funding by raising council tax by 6% over the next two years. However, there are steps you can try to bring down the cost of your council tax bill.

Family members of those with a 'severe mental impairment' have been reclaiming £1,000s in council tax overpayments, after a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation revealed thousands of households may be paying too much tax.

Tens of thousands of people who are living or lived with someone with a 'severe mental impairment' may be able to reclaim council tax, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal, after three charities warned many overpay. One MoneySaver told us her mum was refunded £3,000 after overpaying for seven years – here's how to claim.

The methods used by local authorities for collecting unpaid council tax are pushing some people further into debt, according to Citizens Advice.

More than 2,400 homes have claimed a council tax discount for having a self-contained annexe or 'granny flat' . But the Government believes more people are entitled to the discount.

A retired MoneySaver has helped four of her neighbours who were on the wrong council tax band each get a £5,000 rebate from the council and lower their bills forever.