UK Council Tax Calculator 2023/24
Calculate your estimated Council Tax for 2023/24
Generated for: etaxing.com — UK Council Tax Calculator (2023/24)
Estimates based on national averages for 2023/24 bands.
🏠 Property Information
💰 Discounts & Exemptions
💵 Tax Summary
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Detailed Calculation Breakdown
2023/24 Council Tax Bands
England & Wales
- • Band A: Up to £40,000
- • Band B: £40,001 - £52,000
- • Band C: £52,001 - £68,000
- • Band D: £68,001 - £88,000
- • Band E: £88,001 - £120,000
- • Band F: £120,001 - £160,000
- • Band G: £160,001 - £320,000
- • Band H: Over £320,000
Scotland
- • Band A: Up to £27,000
- • Band B: £27,001 - £35,000
- • Band C: £35,001 - £45,000
- • Band D: £45,001 - £58,000
- • Band E: £58,001 - £80,000
- • Band F: £80,001 - £106,000
- • Band G: £106,001 - £212,000
- • Band H: Over £212,000
Common Discounts & Exemptions
- • Single person discount: 25% reduction
- • Student-only households: 100% exemption
- • Disabled band reduction: One band lower
- • Empty property: May qualify for discount or premium
- • Second homes: May incur premium charges
Understanding Council Tax
🏠 Council Tax Bands
Properties are placed in bands based on their value in 1991 (England & Wales) or 1991 (Scotland):
- Band D is the reference point for setting council tax
- Other bands are calculated as fractions of Band D
- You can challenge your band if you think it's wrong
💰 Discounts & Exemptions
Various discounts and exemptions are available:
- Single person discount: 25% off if you live alone
- Student exemption: Full exemption for student-only households
- Disabled reduction: One band reduction for adapted properties
- Carer discount: May qualify for single person discount
🏘️ Empty Properties & Second Homes
Empty Properties: May get discount for first few months, then premium charges
Second Homes: Councils can charge up to 100% premium
Long-term Empty: Premium charges increase over time
📅 Payment Options
Council tax can usually be paid:
- Monthly by direct debit (10 or 12 months)
- Annual payment (often with discount)
- Weekly or fortnightly in some areas
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on national averages for 2023/24. Actual Council Tax varies significantly by Local Authority. Please check your local council's website for exact figures.