C/Tax question after migrating from IR ESA to UC

TK1
TK1 Online Community Member Posts: 42 Connected
edited June 20 in Benefits and income

I just got my first UC statement after migrating from IR ESA. I paid this month's monthly C/Tax instalment based on the amount I paid on IR ESA. C/Tax said to do this until I receive 1st UC statement.


I wondered if my monthly C/Tax instalments will go up by a lot now that I get standard UC, LCWRA & transitional protection. I haven't applied for the C/Tax discount yet.


Does anyone know if the council count LCWRA & transitional protection as income. The C/Tax is high where I live & wiukd be £30 a week with single person discount if I have to pay full amount. It seems really unfair if it goes from paying 25 or 30% to full amount on benefits. I also get PIP but assume this isn't counted as income for C/Tax purposes.

Any help appreciated.

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,619 Championing

    Hi,

    Council tax reduction rules are decided at a local level by your local council. We really can't offer accurate advice about it on a national forum unfortunately.

    Most people pay the same on UC as they did on ESA. But some have to pay more. It depends entirely on the area you live in.

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