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Greens’ Zack Polanski admits failing to pay correct council tax on houseboat

Greens’ Zack Polanski admits failing to pay correct council tax on houseboat

Summary

Zack Polanski, the Green Party leader, admitted he might have not paid the correct council tax while living on a houseboat in London. He called it an unintentional mistake and said he is taking steps to pay any owed tax.

Key Facts

  • Zack Polanski lived on a houseboat moored in east London.
  • Questions arose about whether the houseboat was his main home for council tax purposes.
  • Polanski’s team said he may owe council tax and is working to pay it.
  • Polanski rented a room elsewhere where council tax was included but stayed on the boat occasionally.
  • UK rules say people must pay council tax if their boat is their main home.
  • For security reasons, Polanski’s exact address is not publicly shared.
  • The boat was advertised for sale because Polanski and his partner planned to move to a house.
  • A tax expert said if the boat was Polanski’s main home, he should have paid council tax for the last three years.
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