council tax

easytiger

This is a letter I have just got from the council I think universal credit amount is wrong

my award for this period was £726.99 but this is stating I received 809.64. I had £82.65 taken off for the savings so does anyone think this calculation is wrong

Council Tax Support award from 16 Sep 2024 to 23 Sep 2024Council Tax Support award from 23 Sep 2024Income you told us about:(All figures are per week unless otherwise stated)Universal Credit Award £186.84 Our records show that the following elements make up your award of Universal Credit (please note that these are monthly figures):Assessment Period from 19 Sep 2024 to 18 Oct 2024 DWP Standard Allowance £393.45 LCWRA Element £416.19 -------Your Maximum Universal Credit award is £809.64 ======= -------Your actual Universal Credit award is £809.64 ======= ------- =======If you do not agree with the calculation of your Universal Credit you should contact the Department for Work and Pensions. If you disagree with the Local Disregard amount, if this is applicable, please contact us. £10747.09 Total capital £10747.09 Total disregarded capital £0.00 ----------- Total Net Capital £10747.09 ===========Tariff income from capital is £19.00The tariff income of £19.00 is calculated as £1.00 for every £250.00, or part of £250.00, between £6000.00 and £10747.09. ----------Your Total Income Used in the Calculation £205.84 ==========How much you need to live on (Applicable Amount): ----------Total Applicable Amount £186.84 ==========Your Applicable Amount is made up of the elements used in your Universal Credit(converted to a weekly figure), listed above. Income used in the calculation £205.

Rosie_Scope

Hi @easytiger, Perhaps you could contact them to see if they can explain the calculation to you? They might be able to break down how it's been worked out and then if it's wrong they can recalculate it.

I hope you can get it cleared up quickly!

easytiger

Local councils work out  Council Tax Support by counting your Universal Credit award (before any reductions/ deductions, other than the benefit cap

this is response I got from universal credit when I asked them to send the actual amount I got to the council so they can revise my claim.

easytiger

My local council are changing savings limit to £6000 for my circumstances next April so if I pay my council tax using my savings will this be classed as deprivation of capital

Rosie_Scope

I don't think this would be seen as deprivation of capital @easytiger. Deprivation of capital is more about hiding money, giving it away, or spending lots of money to keep yourself below the limits. As Council Tax is a bill that many of us need to pay, it shouldn't be seen as deprivation of capital.

easytiger

Thanks Rosie I thought as much had a look around internet for an answer but cannot seem to get a straight answer it seems you have to read between the lines so I thought I know my new friends on scope will no.