What does “council tax” mean?

A yearly tax for your home, paid to your local council. The amount depends on the band of your home.

You may see it in letters from

• Council (borough, district or city council) — Local council
• Enforcement agents (bailiffs) — Bailiffs

“council tax” is a English word used in official letters in the United Kingdom. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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