An Introduction to Council Tax
Why choose this course?
Learn about the law and administration relating to council tax so that you can deal with
billing and payment, council tax debt recovery and enforcement.
Written by our experts who have over 25 years experience in Local Authority legislation
Course Outline
The course is designed for new starters within a revenues team, although it is equally suitable for
experienced officers who need a refresher. The first two days of the course cover the legislation
relating to liability, discounts, exemptions, billing and collection to liability order stage. Day three
covers enforcement and can be omitted or delivered as a stand-alone day where required.
What you'll learn
By the end of this Introduction to Council Tax Live Online course, you will be able to:
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Explain how and why dwellings are valued
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Define the Completion Notice and describe when it needs to be issued
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State which person should be made liable to pay Council Tax
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Identify when to apply a discount or reduction
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State when a dwelling is exempt from the council tax charge
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Briefly explain the purpose of the Council Tax Support Scheme
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Describe the billing and collection processes
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Briefly explain how a debt is recovered and enforced through the Courts
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Describe the new ‘Taking Control of Goods’ processes
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Define the term ‘Committal’ and when it is used
Who's it for?
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course; it is equally suitable for new revenues officers as
an introduction or for experienced revenues officers as a refresher. Suitable for:
- Revenues officers (new or experienced)
- Team Leaders and Managers
How it's delivered:
Learners will experience a range of classroom teaching methods including group-working, case studies and both individual and group presentations. Traditional teaching is supported by a virtual learning environment that is used to host a range of electronic supporting materials. Assessment is provided by a mix of coursework / verbal examination / written examination and feedback will be provided to the learner and the employer.
