Are full-time students exempt from UK council tax if they're also employed full-time?
In October, I will start a PhD at a university in England, and will be classified by my institution as a full-time student. The nature of the funding for my PhD is such that I will concurrently be employed by the university and pay tuition fees to the university out of my salary.
So I'm in the unusual position of being a full-time student, while also being employed in a full-time job.
My partner and I are planning to rent a flat together. She works in a normal-person job, so she isn't exempt from council tax, but it would be very nice if we could get the 25% single-person's discount by having me listed as exempt.
Is this possible?
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In short, yes.
I faced this issue myself and got the discounted rate, I worked full-time and was also a full-time student with the Open University.
As long as you can prove that you are indeed a full-time student, so 16 hours a week + (which will require help from your University). Then you will have no issues receiving the discounted rate.
The only issue you may face is your partners total income. I believe there is a limit in which a household can earn before you lose out on the exemption. This is something you should check with your local council.
However, if you're not married, then technically their income is not relevant to you and will not affect your ability to be tax exempt.
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