Tax exemption due to DLA

[thedryad]

My son has recently been awarded higher rate mobility DLA and we understand we can get a free tax disc. My car currently has a tax disc that runs out in September, do I have to wait untill that expires or can I get a rebate? Also, how do I actually get the free tax disc? Thanks

[crem]

Are you sure you can get a free tax disc?

 

Reading the DVLA help page it states that the car would have to be for the sole use of the disabled person. Is this the case for your ar?

 

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-car-tax

[thedryad]

I would be the "designated driver" - I got a letter with the DVLA award notice advising that I am edible for the tax disc.

[Raykay]

The car can only be used for the disabled person, it cannot be used by the nominated driver for their personal use

[thedryad]

It is only used for his needs.

[thedryad]

(I have another car that I use for my day to day needs).

[scotgal68]

In answer to your question: You can get a refund once you get your new disabled tax disc. You apply for your tax disc at the PO, one that issues Tax Discs, along with the usual stuff you need to tax a vehicle you'll also need the certificate of entitlement that the DWP sent you

[DaveyBT]

In answer to your question: You can get a refund once you get your new disabled tax disc.

But make sure that you send your refund application to DVLA before the end of the month or you will lose another month's refund. Make a photocopy of the refund claim form and tax disc and get a certificate of posting from the PO (or send as "signed for"). Don't leave any gaps for DVLA to trip over - they're notorious for messing things up.

[afcwben]

You will also need to change the taxation class of the vehicle to disabled

[thedryad]

Right so how do I do that?

[scotgal68]

It's all the same process, when you apply for the new disc using your cert of entitlement, the staff who write out the disc will simply write 'disabled' under class of vehicle!

Seemples huh? x