Tax dodger given prison sentence (From Wiltshire Times)
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Tax dodger given prison sentence
4:50pm Tuesday 12th August 2008 in Trowbridge By Charley Morgan
A WOMAN has received a suspended prison sentence after not paying her council tax to West Wiltshire District Council.
Susan Jarvis, of Wesley Road, Trowbridge was found guilty at a hearing at Chippenham Magistrates' Court on 11 August. She owed £756.95 and admitted wilful refusal to pay.
She was sentenced to 21 days imprisonment, suspended on payment of £20 per month until the debt is clear.
Councillor Roy While, the Council's finance portfolio holder, said: "Help is available for anyone who has genuine difficulties in paying their council tax. However, we will take action when people wilfully do not pay their council tax, and the courts have shown that they view such behaviour very seriously."
West Wiltshire District Council is continuing to actively pursue unpaid council tax and takes steps to trace charge payers who move away from properties without ensuring that any unpaid council tax is settled.
