Guide to the Council Tax England and Wales
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The Guide to the Council Tax England and Wales is a comprehensive, in-depth, practical guide to the administration of the council tax, which has been the principal system for collecting local taxation since its introduction in 1992. 

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Introduction

Council Tax

Valuation Lists

Setting of Council Tax

Precepts

Limitation of Council Tax and Precepts (Capping)

Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases

Miscellaneous and Supplemental

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