The council tax handbook is the most widely used practical guide to all aspects of the council tax as it applies in england wales and scotland the handbook explains who is liable and who is exempt from paying council tax how homes are valued for tax purposes and how valuations can be changed. This new 12th edition of cpags council tax handbook for 2019 arrives at an important time for the history of this form of taxation in our view the book will be of great value to taxpayers advisers and administrators as well as elected councillors dealing with personal cases at a time of change. The council tax handbook is the most widely used practical guide to all aspects of council tax in england wales and scotland this most recent edition is fully updated to cover recent changes to legislation caselaw and court procedures and practice including new information on student halls of residence and empty and second homes. The valuation office agencys council tax manual is primarily provided as practice guidance for valuation officers the contents of the manual represent the valuation office agencys voa