由于规则复杂和认识不足,220多万英国居民错过了最高达1 500英镑的年度理事会税收减免。
Over 2.2 million UK residents miss out on up to £1,500 in annual council tax relief due to complex rules and low awareness.
在联合王国,数以百万计的人没有获得理事会税收支助,每年可节省高达1 500英镑的税收支助。 一份新报告估计,220多万人有资格但没有索赔,导致2025/26年33亿英镑的未索偿资金。
Millions in the UK are missing out on council tax support that could save them up to £1,500 annually, with a new report estimating over 2.2 million people are eligible but not claiming, leading to £3.3 billion in unclaimed funds for 2025/26.
是否符合资格取决于收入、福利或个人情况,支助可以将账单减少高达100%,而不论住房状况或就业情况如何。
Eligibility depends on income, benefits, or personal circumstances, and support can reduce bills by up to 100%, regardless of housing status or employment.
复杂的规则、混淆的应用、有限的数字接入、以及缺乏认识等都使许多人望而却步,即使是那些有储蓄或最近生活变化者也望而却步。
Complex rules, confusing applications, limited digital access, and lack of awareness deter many, even those with savings or recent life changes.
更广泛的241亿英镑与收入有关的福利和社会关税也可能无人认领。
A broader £24.1 billion in income-related benefits and social tariffs may also go unclaimed.
当局敦促个人使用免费工具,如福利计算器,或与地方理事会联系,以检查资格和获得重要的财政支助。
Authorities urge individuals to use free tools like benefits calculators or contact local councils to check eligibility and access vital financial support.