Scotland/England tax differences.

[BATCO]

MickJ3 and Stuff

I was a resident of MacDonald Drive (Lossie) when the community charge (aka poll tax) was introduced. We had to pay it. It was not deducted at source nor amended in any way to average it out against other Service locations in Scotland.

I recall getting into some bother with the local council over payments. I attempted to pay it monthly, in 12 equal installments. The community charge replaced rates (in Scotland earlier than Engand and Wales to avoid wasting money on the periodic reassessment of rates that was due). Unaware that rates were paid in (I think ) 10 or 11 instalments missing out one at the end of February (short month; less pay) I quickly 'fell behind' with payments and the council were very quick to come knocking.

All much simpler now with CILOCT deducted at source (albeit I hear that we on overseas tours will stop paying it at end Mar 16, yipeee)

Regards
Batco