Fix Your Council Tax Issues with Expert Legal Advice
We offer expert advice, consultancy, and training on all aspects of council tax to taxpayers and organisations.
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Facing council tax problems?
CTLS offers expert legal advice and consultancy for taxpayers, businesses, and organisations.
Our team, led by Alan Murdie, LL.B, Barrister, provides clear, practical solutions tailored to your needs. We assist homeowners, landlords, student landlords, charities, and companies
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EXPERT ADVICE & CONSULTANCY
Get professional legal advice and tailored consultancy services from CTLS. We provide practical solutions and effective strategies to resolve your council tax issues.
TRAINING & LECTURES
CTLS draws upon 25 years of training experience to provide unique insights and practical solutions to common council tax problems. Our training, delivered by Director Alan Murdie, LL.B, Barrister, offers unrivalled expertise.
CTLS was founded as a specialist consultancy to address the growing burden of council tax debt in Britain. We provide tailored services, focusing on practical advice and effective solutions for clients throughout England and Wales.
THE COUNCIL TAX HANDBOOK
14th Edition for 2024-2025
Our Director, Alan Murdie LL.B, Barrister, is the long-term editor of the Council Tax Handbook (CPAG), the leading guide on council tax law. This ensures our advice is based on the most up-to-date and comprehensive information.
Praise for the Handbook:
"Covers all aspects of the tax and its applications" Financial Times.
"This comprehensive test continues to cover all aspects of the council tax, explaining the rules in a clear and easily digestible format...Both advisers and council tax payers alike will find this an invaluable tool in understanding and applying a complex area of law" The Adviser.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you understand your options and the support we offer.
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What happens if I need to appeal a council tax decision?
Our Network
Our Network & Expertise
CTLS is committed to providing expert council tax services. Our Director, Alan Murdie, LL.B, Barrister, brings extensive experience and connections to his work:
- Institute of Money Advisers (IMA): Alan delivers training and lectures for the IMA, sharing his expertise with other professionals.
- Nucleus Legal Advice: Alan is the Chairman of this West London-based advice centre, demonstrating his dedication to providing access to justice.
- Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG): Alan is the long-term editor of the Council Tax Handbook (CPAG), a leading publication in the field."
- LexisNexis: Alan is a consultant on local government law for LexisNexis, a leading legal publisher.
Please note CTLS is experiencing high levels of demand and it is not taking new cases until further notice.