Council Tax Reduction

Author: Camilla Kidner

PDF Published: Friday 24 Sep 2021 (SB 21-68)

Image: Chart 1: How CTR, discounts, exemptions reduce the potential yield from council tax, £ million, 2019-20

Image: Chart 2: Trend in CTR recipients 2013 - 2021

Image: Chart 3: Income foregone due to CTR, 2013- 2020. £ million

Image: Chart 4: CTR recipients aged under 65 by age and family structure

Image: Chart A1: Tax Credit: Excess income of £56.15

Image: Chart A2: Universal Credit current rules Excess income £67.64

Image: Chart A3: Universal Credit new rules. Excess income £9.08

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