Daft assumptions of council tax

Article Abstract:

The council tax has been calculated according to high Apr 1991 prices, but also according to assumptions in the regulations. These include presuming the property is in good repair, that houses are freehold and that flats have a 99-year lease to run. The promised external inspection has not happened. Appeals against false valuations are unlikely to reduce liability by simply producing evidence. Valuation lists come into effect on Apr 01, 1993, but as they have been printed they are unlikey to be altered. Formal appeals could take a year to resolve.

Usage, Tax appeals, Valuation

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Government faces taxing time

Article Abstract:

All UK councils know the valuation results for the council tax in their areas. The government did not publish an update of its provisional 1991 estimates. The Labour-led Local Government Information Unit announced in Sep 1992 that the average tax would be 60 pounds sterling more than expected. This is because more homes are in the lower bands, although 1 million more properties were identified than expected. Future council tax levels will vary with the national average change from the previous estimate.

Analysis, Tax assessment

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This time it won't be quite so taxing

Article Abstract:

The introduction of the poll tax on Mar 31, 1990 was extremely unpopular but its successor, council tax, is more acceptable. The majority of householders will have lower bills. Councils continue to reduce staffing to keep their budgets within the level of inflation. A Public Finance and Accountancy magazine survey found that many council budgets exceed government spending targets, increasing the target council taxes.

Taxation, Finance, County councils

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