In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount. It comes as many could be offered a discount if they have been diagnosed by a doctor as “severely mentally impaired” (SMI) according to The Mirror. A person's discounts vary depending on if they live with others with some cases potentially meaning that you could be owed money in back payments.
If you think that you have a medical condition that could mean you’re exempt or receive a discount for council tax , you can check the full list of SMIs below. Full list of medical conditions exempt from paying council tax The following conditions are classed as SMI: Multiple sclerosis Learning difficulties Parkinson’s Dementia (including Alzheimer's) Long last effects of a severe stroke Although the above is a list of conditions that are classed as part of SMI, a person will need a doctor's diagnosis to be able to apply for the council tax discount. Could you be entitled to a council tax discount? (Image: PA) As well as having an SMI, you also need to be receiving one of the following benefits in England, Wales and Scotland to receive the discount.
It’s important to note that in Scotland, anyone who is eligible for the benefit but not receiving could also be entitled to a council tax discount. The following benefits include: Incapacity Benefit Attendance Allowance Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance (higher or middl.
