Martin Lewis has urged carers not to follow their council's information on Council Tax discounts without checking his full list, as around one in five are incorrect.
In a new post, the Money Saving Expert Founder is warning: "Unpaid carers can't trust councils' information about Carers' Council Tax discounts.
"All Carers who thought they weren't eligible after checking councils' websites should check again (use Carers UK's help pages). If you did miss out due to councils' poor info, ask for a backdated discount to the point of first eligibility, though different councils have different rules.
WARNING! Carers, don't trust your council's info on Carer's Council Tax Discount, more than 1 in 5 councils' online info (Eng & Wal) is wrong. They miss crucial extra eligibility criteria which makes many who are eligible for a 25% or 50% discount think they aren't.
This is…— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) January 12, 2026
"Thirty-five hours a week of unpaid caring is no small feat. This army of up to five million carers provides a silent and often un-thanked backbone that takes a burden off the NHS and care system – reducing the cost to the state.
"While it's often done out of love, that doesn't mean it isn't hard. And while this discount isn't means-tested, many who are caring, unpaid, for at least 35 hours a week, are almost certainly under a great deal of financial stress. So, the idea that they're being misled about £100s a year in discounts from their own councils really sticks in the craw.
"This is made worse by the fact the main Gov uk pages about Council Tax don't list the qualifying benefits for the discount – making it harder for taxpayers in England to work out whether they might be eligible."
He has shared a full list of councils here, with up to date information.
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He adds: "We are writing to all the councils involved to ask them to urgently update their websites and to ensure their internal policies are compliant.
"I will also be reporting this information lapse to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
"It should work with councils on a clear plan to guarantee that Council Tax information is clear, accurate and accessible."
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