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What is council tax used for?

Correct answer

Helping to pay for local services provided by the local authority

Why

Council tax is paid by people who live in a house or flat, and it helps pay for local services. People who live on their own get a discount.

Answer choices

  • AHelping to pay for local services provided by the local authority
  • BPaying for the armed forces
  • CPaying for the NHS
  • DPaying MPs' salaries