Martin Lewis tells millions of Brits to knock £1500 off Council Tax bill with easy check

Martin Lewis has gone above and beyond in his efforts to help countless individuals across the nation cut their Council Tax expenses. During a dedicated episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show on STV, the well-known expert devoted the majority of the show to identifying various ways that viewers could be entitled to discounts, reductions, or even reimbursements on their Council Tax.

In this week's edition of the MoneySavingExpert newsletter, he offered a detailed "check and challenge" method for anyone who suspects they are in the incorrect Council Tax band. However, Lewis also called attention to an approximate 2.25 million benefit recipients who are not taking advantage of potential annual Council Tax savings of up to £1,500.

The financial guru used a clear graphic to convey the point that "your full Council Tax bill is based on two or more adults living in the property," adding: "If you don't have that, and there are various reasons you may not have that, then you may be able to pay less."

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He informed viewers that adults over 18 are taken into account in the billing process, reports the Daily Record. But specified exceptions such as for those under 18, enrolled in full-time higher education for at least a year, or residing with severe mental impairments like dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, are excused from Council Tax and are eligible for a discount.

Lewis reassured individuals living alone of their entitlement to a 25 per cent reduction on their yearly charge, before proceeding to discuss what he termed the "big one."

He highlighted that Council Tax support, which could be worth up to £1,500 annually, is potentially being