Pay your council tax bill in monthly instalments? There’s a little known way to make it MUCH easier

IT’S that time of year again, when millions of people will soon get, if they haven’t already, their council tax bill for 2017/2018.

Many people pay their bill through monthly instalments over 10 months, but there could be a way of making the burden easier.

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Since April 2013, you are entitled to spread the cost over 12 months, so can pay off the bill in slightly smaller chunks.

As nine out of ten councils have revealed they are hiking their tax demands on local bill payers next month by up to £80, this could be a way of managing the costs.

And it is a lot easier to take advantage of this payment scheme than you might think.

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Simply contact your council and ask them to recalculate your bills over 12 months instead of 10.

They are legally obliged to provide this payment service, and you will receive an amended bill at no extra cost.

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While the payment plan can help many households with managing their outgoings, you have to be quick to take advantage of the option.

Some councils impose a switching deadline, so it is important you contact them as soon as you receive your 2017/2018 bill.

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