Practical VAT and Employment Tax updates tailored to local councils—so your clerk, RFO and councillors can make confident, compliant decisions.

What you’ll get

  • VAT for local councils: Section 33 recovery, when to register, partial exemption, grants vs consideration, community buildings, cemeteries/allotments, leisure and events.
  • Employment Taxes made clear: IR35/off-payroll for contractors (grounds, caretaking, IT, trainers), expenses/benefits, PAYE/NIC, NMW pitfalls for seasonal and casual staff.
  • Projects & property: halls and pavilions, play areas, regeneration, options to tax, capital works, funding conditions.
  • Actionable takeaways: worked examples, checklists, and comprehensive notes after each session.

Who should attend

Clerks, Responsible Financial Officers (RFOs), and councillors with finance responsibility in town and parish councils.

Format & topics

Interactive 90-minute online forums with live Q&A, covering:

  • Current HMRC updates and case law with direct impact on local councils
  • VAT registration decisions and avoiding HMRC clawbacks
  • Section 33 claims & partial exemption for common parish activities
  • IR35 for local councils: status tests, paperwork that stands up to challenge
  • CIS & construction: small works, contractors, documentation
  • Events & community use: charges, sponsorship, grants, and VAT treatment

Included with Local Council Tax Club

PSTAX Forums are a core benefit of the Local Council Tax Club — members receive complimentary places.

Why local councils choose PSTAX

  • Sector specialists supporting hundreds of UK local councils
  • Straightforward, practical guidance you can apply the same day
  • Direct access to consultants for live Q&A
PSTAX Forums Town Parish Councils

Next step:
Book your place at the next PSTAX Local Council Forum via the form or learn more about Local Council Tax Club membership.