Maximum Rates for Taxation of Costs is a policy that limits the amount of recoverable costs that can be charged to a client in any legal dispute. These rates are set by the court and are based on the complexity and value of the case. The maximum rates are usually set by a court-appointed referee or taxation officer and are based on the particular circumstances of the case. There are three types of Maximum Rates for Taxation of Costs: a) Standard Rates, b) High Costs Rates, and c) Special Rates. Standard Rates are the most common and are used in the majority of cases. High Costs Rates are applied in cases where the complexity, value, or amount of work involved is greater than usual. Special Rates are used in cases where the costs exceed the Standard Rates or the High Costs Rates, or where there is particular difficulty in calculating the costs.