Tax

Old couple checking their tax

This pages provides information on the different forms of tax and how those who are older or have a disability may receive a reduction in amount they pay.


General Tax advice


Tax advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau
Information on income Tax rates and allowances, self assessment, PAYE, income tax and pensioners and inheritance Tax.

HM Revenue and Customs guide to Tax
A leaflet explaining how payment of Tax does not stop on retirement. However, National Insurance contributions are no longer payable once state pension age is reached.


Council Tax


A guide to Council Tax
This is information from Directgov which explains how Council tax is worked out, the valuation bands and what happens when you move house.

Help with Council tax
This contains advice for those on a low income to help them in paying their Council Tax.

Council Tax Benefit factsheet (Age UK)
This factsheet gives information on who can claim a discount on their council tax and who may not have to pay anything.  


Income Tax

Income Tax  
This page provides a basic guide to income Tax allowances for older people aged 60 and over.


Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax
This is information and guidance from Age UK, which includes advice on overseas properties and gifts that are exempt from Inheritance Tax.