Council tax, child maintenance, benefit overpayments and tax debts to HMRC (His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) are all debts owed to government departments or local authorities. If you fall behind, it’s important that you deal with these debts as soon as possible.
These are usually priority debts as the consequences of falling behind or not paying is often more severe than other types of consumer credit debts. The types of enforcement you could face include bailiffs visiting your property, deductions from your earnings, and in rare cases, imprisonment.
In this section you can find information on dealing with these types of debt and the various ways they can be collected from you. If you need help, we offer free and confidential advice on how to pay off these priority debts while still managing the rest of your living costs.
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