Rates (tax)

Rates are a type of property tax system in the United Kingdom, and in places with systems deriving from the British one, the proceeds of which are used to fund local government. Some other countries have taxes with a more or less comparable role, like France's taxe d'habitation.

This article is about the property tax system. For the burden ratio at which a business or person is taxed, see Tax rate.
"Ratepayers" redirects here. For the political label, see Ratepayers' Association.
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