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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20049

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to amend council tax surcharge thresholds.

Answered by Treasury

The Government has set out plans to introduce the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, which will increase fairness within the system. The thresholds for the surcharge are set out here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-value-council-tax-surcharge/high-value-council-tax-surcharge

The Government keeps all taxes under review. It would not be appropriate to speculate on any potential changes to tax policy.

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