Cornwall councillor Steve Arthur highlights concerns over the upcoming council budget being negatively impacted by tax-avoiding second home owners. As around 150 councils in the UK plan to implement a 100% council tax charge on second homes, many owners might nominate their adult children as council taxpayers to avoid the fees. This practice could undermine the financial planning of Cornwall's council, which relies on revenue from second home taxes to address substantial budget shortfalls. Additionally, the difficulty in monitoring ownership combined with a potential shift towards holiday lettings raises further challenges for local councils.
Councillor Steve Arthur asserts that Cornwall's council budget could face significant challenges due to tax-avoiding second home owners, as many may list their children as council taxpayers.
With around 150 councils implementing a 100% council tax charge on second homes, many owners might easily sidestep fees by designating their kids on tax forms.
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