In the UK thousands of people are paying council tax unaware that they could potentially avoid paying the national tax or receive a discount.
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. 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 theAs 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.
Persons classed as part of SMI and living with an adult carer could receive a 50% discount or a single person could get a 25% discount if living with someone who qualifies for paying council tax.How to claim a council tax discount