Council tax e-billing – saving time and the environment
PEOPLE in Inverclyde are being encouraged to sign up to receive their council tax bill electronically before the deadline in just over a week’s time.
The local authority is urging as many people as possible to sign up for e-billing to help reduce the number of paper letters being issued to help the environment.
Residents have until Monday 22 February to sign up.
It only takes minutes to set up an account and register.
Those who already have a ‘Parent Pay Online’ account – the cashless system for schools and families – can use their existing mygov.scot ‘myaccount’ to register for council tax e-billing.
As well as being able to access their council tax bill, the online portal will also allow people to do things like change personal details, apply for discounts and exemptions, and set up or amend direct debits.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, leader of Inverclyde Council, said: “E-billing is a faster, more efficient and convenient way to receive and check council tax bills.
“It saves time and reduces the impact on the environment.”
The paperless service allows residents to:
• Make a payment
• View account balances and previous payments
• Update personal details
• Notify about a change of address
• Request copies of bills
• Apply for discounts and exemptions
• View property details, such as the council tax band
• Set up a new or amend a current direct debit to pay council tax
The rate of council tax for the 2021/22 is set to be decided at a special meeting of the council on Thursday next week. (18 February)
To register for e-billing before the 22 February deadline, visit www.inverclyde.gov.uk/counciltaxonline.
Anyone who requires any assistance with the registration process, should phone Inverclyde Council on 01475 712961.