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Duration
2 day course
Format
Delivered live online by a trainer Please note the open schedule course will only run with a minimum of 3 delegates
Price
£350 plus VAT per delegate for the open schedule 2 day course £1,990 plus VAT for a closed course for your organisation (up to 12 delegates)
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
This course provides a comprehensive overview of legislation relating to liability, discounts, exemptions, billing, and the collection process up to the liability order stage and enforcement. The course is suitable for both new and experienced revenues officers seeking to enhance or refresh their knowledge.
What you'll learn
By the end of this Introduction to Council Tax Live Online course, you will be able to:
Explain how and why dwellings are valued
Define the Completion Notice and describe when it needs to be issued
State which person should be made liable to pay Council Tax
Identify when to apply a discount or reduction
State when a dwelling is exempt from the council tax charge
Briefly explain the purpose of the Council Tax Support Scheme
Describe the billing and collection processes
Briefly explain how a debt is recovered and enforced through the Courts
Describe the new ‘Taking Control of Goods’ processes
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.
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