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Thursday 31 January 2013

'Millions of low-income households' face council tax rise




Graph showing potential increases in council tax payments for those receiving benefits under new council tax support schemes

Example of increase in annual payments for 'band B' house
Council scheme*Single adult (Part-time), no childrenSingle parent (Part-time) with childrenSingle parent (full-time) with children in childcareSingle parent (part-time) with children in childcareCouple (one full-time earner) with children
Type 1
£96
£96
£96
£96
£96
Type 2
£225
£225
£225
£225
£225
Type 3
£255
£446
£577
£577
£304
*The effect of new council tax support schemes was analysed by the Resolution Foundation and placed in four categories: type 1 (no change), type 2 (moderate increase), type 3 (large increase) and type 4(severe increase). An explanation of their method is available here:http://www.resolutionfoundation.org/media/media/downloads/No_Clear_Benefit.pdf


All ADDING UP TO A CONCERNING TIME FOR THOSE ON LOWER INCOMES

The 1% cap seems to apply as an income but not on ,most outgoings. Taking more into poverty

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