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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 126750

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the successful appeal rate against valuations for the new council tax surcharge.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

HMRC Valuation Office is developing its approach to the High Value Council Tax Surcharge. The Government recognises the importance of the right to appeal and will consult on the details of this in 2026.

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