Council Tax Legal Clarifications

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Council tax is a local taxation system in England, introduced in 1993 under the Local Government Finance Act 1992. It is used to fund local services and is legally enforceable. Council tax fraud, such as falsely claiming exemptions, is illegal and can lead to prosecution. The Human Rights Act 1998 does not exempt individuals from paying council tax. If you believe your council tax is discriminatory, consult a solicitor or contact the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

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what do you know about council tax
Council tax is a local taxation system with domestic rates. Each property is assigned to one of eight bands based on its value. The tax is set as a fixed amount for each band. Certain people are exempt from paying council tax, like full-time students.
what about the fraud of it
Council tax fraud can occur when someone falsely claims an exemption or discount they're not entitled to. It's illegal and can lead to prosecution. Can you provide more information about the specific situation?
fraudulent charges
Council tax fraud is a serious offence. If you suspect fraudulent charges, you should report it to your local council. They usually have a fraud investigation team. Do you need assistance on how to report it?
council tax is unlawful
Council tax is a legal requirement in England. It's used to pay for local services like rubbish collection and street cleaning. Not paying it can result in legal action. Is there a specific issue you're facing with your council tax?
so unlawful
Council tax is lawful and mandatory in England. Failure to pay can lead to legal consequences. Can you clarify why you believe it's unlawful?
but woolf v westminster * states otherwise
Woolf v Westminster * was a decision by the House of Lords which ruled on the validity of a levy. However, this does not affect the legality of council tax, which is regulated by the Local Government Finance Act *.
proves it was unlawful to levy
Woolf v Westminster * was related to rates, not council tax. Council tax was introduced later, in *, by the Local Government Finance Act *. It's important to distinguish between the two. Can you clarify your concerns further?
elaborate
The Woolf v Westminster * case was about rates, a system replaced by the Council Tax in * under the Local Government Finance Act *. Council Tax is lawful and its evasion can lead to legal action. Please share more details for specific guidance.
staes council had no power to levy a tax
The Woolf v Westminster case determined that the council didn't have the power to levy rates in a specific circumstance. However, council tax (introduced in *) is different from rates and is legally enforceable under the Local Government Finance Act *.
but what you are stating is in breach of Human rights act *
The Human Rights Act * does not exempt individuals from paying council tax. Its purpose is to protect various rights but does not affect the legality of local taxation. If you believe your rights are violated, you should seek legal advice.
council acted unlawfully the tax was discrimatory and this applies to council tax
If you believe your council tax is discriminatory, you may want to consult a solicitor. The Equality Act * prohibits discrimination in many areas, including the provision of services. You might also consider contacting the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.