Student council tax exemption

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What it really means

A household where everyone is a full-time student normally pays no council tax, but you must apply to the council with proof from your university. If you live with non-students, the bill may only be reduced. See GOV.UK for how to apply.

Chinese explanation

全员都是全日制学生的住户通常无需缴市政税，但必须凭学校证明向地方政府申请。若与非学生同住，可能只能减免部分。申请方法见 GOV.UK。

Example conversation

A: We got a council tax bill but we’re all students. B: Get exemption certificates from uni and apply on the council’s website.

A：我们收到了市政税账单，可我们都是学生。 B：去学校开免税证明，然后在地方政府网站上申请。

What you could say back

“I'll request a student certificate from the university.”

Related phrases

Council tax Council tax band

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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