Council tax as a PhD student?

Hi

I am looking into studentships at the moment; i.e. where you are paid a salary, tax-free, to research for a PhD.

I was wondering where I stand as a worker in terms of tax... I know my salary would be tax-free, so does this mean I will be taxed as a student; for example would I have to pay council tax?

Indeed you will not have to pay council tax. It will tax your patience and tax your soul though. It's a ghastly thing. Think carefully about this before you begin.

i thought it was only income-tax that was free. You will still have to pay other taxes, like VAT and such. The jobcentre staff will know for sure.

you get a 25% discount on council tax. you will also have to pay road tax (if you drive) and VAT.

As long as the univeristy issue you with a student certificate for Council Tax to certify you as a F/T studentthen you will be able to claim the applicable studetnt disregard or exemption - without the certificate most councils wont accept you as a student.