How Do I Claim 50% Off Car Tax?

Car tax payments are essential for all vehicle owners; although certain personal conditions make certain individuals eligible for a discount. Through this blog post, we will learn how one can claim a 50 per cent discount on their car tax bill; should they be eligible to apply. In addition to this, we will also explore various possibilities under which one may avail financial help with regards to their vehicle tax as well as discuss the support from the concerned authorities.

How Do I Claim 50% Off Car Tax?

In order to claim a 50 per cent discount on your car tax bill, vehicle owners must be able to provide evidence to the DVLA that they are claiming either of the following benefits:

Standard Rate Mobility Component for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Standard Rate Mobility Component for Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

For this purpose, it is essential that the vehicle is registered in the name of the claimant or their designated driver.

To be able to claim a 50 per cent discount on your car tax, claimants will be required to apply to the DVLA with a formal application as well as provide the following documents as supportive evidence of their claim:

A letter from the DWP stating the amount of PIP that they are claiming or a letter from Social Security Scotland in the case of ADP.
The vehicle owner’s car logbook or V5C.
The original MOT or GVT certificate
A bank cheque or pay order in the name of DVLA, Swansea with the 50 per cent reduced amount.
A V10 form.
An insurance certificate in the case of Northern Ireland.

If the claimant has recently purchased the vehicle and it is not registered in their name prior to making the claim for a reduced car tax payment, they will need to complete the V62 form and subit their green new keeper’s slip from the car logbook.

How To Apply For Disabled Tax Class?

If you qualify for Disabled Tax, you will need to apply for it through a post office that deals with car taxes.

For this purpose, you must take your Certificate of Entitlement of any of the following benefits that your receive:

Adult Disability Payment
Armed Forces Independence Payment
Child Disability Payment
Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement

To apply for a change of your vehicle’s tax class, you will need to provide the following as well:

the V5C vehicle registration certificate or vehicle logbook
either a cheque or a postal order that is payable to DVLA
a valid MOT certificate

Individuals who qualify for a Disabled Tax for themselves or a nominated driver and are seeking to apply for the first time will need to apply through a post office; while future modifications to their status such as exemptions and reductions can be applied for online.

Individuals who qualify for Disabled Tax for their vehicle may also qualify for a Blue Badge, Road Tax exemption and Toll concessions as well.

Can Disabled Tax Class Be Changed?

Yes, you can change the tax class of your car if it came with a Disabled Tax classification when you made the purchase but it is no longer applicable now. For this purpose, you will have to visit a local post office that deals with car taxes and apply for a change of tax class for your vehicle by filling out and submitting form V70.

You will need to send the following documents along with your application for a change in tax class:

the V5C vehicle registration certificate or vehicle logbook
either a cheque or a postal order that is payable to DVLA (this is for any extra vehicle tax you have to pay due to a change in tax class)
a valid MOT certificate

Once changes have been made at the DVLA, you will receive a confirmation from them along with an updated car logbook. You can continue driving your car while your application is in process.

Can I Swap Disabled Tax With Another Car?

No, you cannot swap Disabled Tax with another car; in fact, you cannot transfer any type of car tax from one vehicle to another. If you qualify for Disabled Tax, you will need to apply for it through a post office that deals with car taxes.

Individuals who qualify for Disabled Tax for their vehicle may also qualify for a Blue Badge, Road Tax exemption and Toll concessions as well.

What Are Blue Badge Concessions For Disabled Drivers?

Blue Badge concessions are given to drivers with certain medical conditions in the UK, enabling them to park closer to their destinations.

If you qualify for a Blue Badge, you may be able to park for free in the following locations:

Unlimited parking on streets with parking meters or pay-and-display machines
Unlimited parking (unless a time limit is displayed on a sign) in disabled parking bays on streets
Parking for up to three hours on single or double yellow lines (unless there’s a ‘no loading’ sign)

Concessions for Blue Badge holders also cover their usage of company cars. This generally happens when people with hidden disabilities such as dementia and anxiety are given company cars from their workplace. In addition to the other concessions extended under the Blue Badge scheme, these individuals will also get tax relief on their company vehicles. Employers can facilitate the process by filling out the P11D form with the correct car details.

Who Is Eligible For A Blue Badge?

To qualify as a Blue Badge holder, applicants must be able to meet the below criteria:

The claimant receives a higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance or War Pensioner’s Mobility supplement
The claimant has been given a sum by the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme
The claimant is registered with a substantial and permanent disability or blindness
The claimant gets a Personal Independence Payment with an eligible descriptor of the mobility component
The claimant has a terminal illness that interferes with their ability to walk
The claimant has been issued a DS1500
The claimant has a substantial or permanent disability that makes it very difficult to walk
The claimant regularly drives a vehicle and has severe disabilities with their arms

However, you must keep in mind that having a Blue Badge does not allow claimants to park their car anywhere; they just qualify for certain concessions in specific areas. They will still need to follow parking regulations and can get fined for breaking parking rules. Claimants need to be conscious of the fact that being a Blue Badge holder does not exempt them from Road Tax payments.

Blue Badge holders who find an improvement in their condition or mobility will no longer be eligible for this benefit. Therefore, they must inform their local council of the change in their condition and if need be, return the badge.

Can Disabled Drivers Get Road Tax Exemption?

Yes, disabled drivers qualify for a Road Tax exemption. To be eligible, the vehicle must essentially be registered in the name of the disabled person or their designated driver. Additionally, it can only be used for the personal needs of the disabled person and not for those of the designated driver.

You can apply for a Road Tax exemption at the same time that you apply for Disabled Car Tax at the post office as You will need the same documents along with your application.

If you don’t qualify for a Road Tax exemption but you receive the standard rate mobility component for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), you may be able to apply for a 50 per cent reduction on your Vehicle Tax.

Conclusion:

The discussion in this article makes it clear that depending on one’s personal circumstances and the state benefits that they claim, car owners can apply for a 50 per cent discount on their vehicle tax bill; if they are eligible to do so. This support is primarily extended to individuals claiming PIP and ADP; however, claimants will need to provide proof of their benefits entitlement and payment to the DVLA when they apply for a discount on their car tax bill.

FAQs: How Do I Claim 50 Off Car Tax?

Can I get a half-price car tax on PIP?

Yes, if you receive the standard rate mobility component for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you may be able to apply for a 50 per cent reduction on your Vehicle Tax.

What happens to car tax when you change cars?

It is not possible for car tax to be carried over. This means that the buyer and seller will need to pay car tax for a full month each time a car is transferred through a change in ownership.

How many vehicles can a customer use their disability tax exemption against?

One vehicle per individual can be used for disability tax exemption. Additionally, the vehicle must be registered in the name of the disabled person or their designated driver. Also, it can only be used for the personal needs of the disabled person and not for those of the designated driver.

Can a Blue Badge holder get free road tax?

Yes, most Blue Badge holders get free tax as well. Once you apply for an exemption, you will also be refunded for the months that you were eligible for the benefit but did not receive it.

Who can drive a car with a disabled tax?

A vehicle driven disabled tax status must be registered in the name of the disabled person or their designated driver and it can be driven by either of them. However, it can only be used for the personal needs of the disabled person and not for those of the designated driver.