Tax and Benefits
Business Tax and Benefits
The Business Support Service designed to meet the needs of businesses affected by the current economic conditions. If you're worried about being able to meet tax, National Insurance, VAT or other payments owed to HM Revenue & Customs or you anticipate that payments coming due will cause you problems, Click here for more information.
If you are worried about paying your Council Tax bill, Wakefield Council may be able to help. The Council has launched a debit take-up campaign to spread the cost of business rates over 12 months, rather than 10. Click here for more information.
Businesses could be eligible for a new scheme – the Business Rates Deferral Scheme which started on 31 July 2009 – as well as the Small Business Rates Relief scheme. The deferral scheme allows businesses to postpone payment of this year’s increase over three years. Small businesses can also ask for help with their bills through the Small Business Rate Relief. For more information phone 01977 727121 or email nndr@wakefield.gov.uk
Personal Tax and Benefits
The HM Revenue and Customs Tax provide information on tax credits. If you're responsible for at least one child or young person who normally lives with you, you may qualify for Child Tax Credit. If you work, but earn low wages, you may qualify for Working Tax Credit. Click here for more information.
If you're unemployed and available for work you may qualify for Jobseeker's Allowance and other benefits, depending on your circumstances. You may also get help and support with your search for a job through the New Deal scheme. Click here for more information.
If you're on a low income or are finding it hard to pay your council tax, you might be able to get help to pay all or part of it through Council Tax Benefit. Click here for more information.
If you find you can't pay your tax bill the most important thing is not to ignore the demand. If you can't pay the bill straight away, you may be able to come to an arrangement. Click here for more information.
The benefits adviser is an online questionnaire to help you find out which benefits and tax credits you and your family may be entitled to. Click here for more information.
