Council Tax Apprentice Status Form

Council Tax Status Discount Form – Apprentice - Explanatory Notes

The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are two adults resident in a property. Qualifying apprentices may be disregarded for Council Tax purposes. This means that they will not be counted when looking at the number of adults resident in a property. As a result of a person being disregarded, a Council Tax discount may be awarded.

For Council Tax discount purposes, an apprentice is defined as a person who –

• Is employed for the purpose of learning a trade, business, profession, office, employment or vocation; and
• Is undertaking training leading to a qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) or the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA); and
• Is employed at a salary or receiving an allowance which is in total no more than £256 gross per week, and which is substantially less than the likely salary to be received on completion of the apprenticeship.

To apply for Council Tax discount, you will need to ask your employer to complete the Employer Form. Once completed this form must be uploaded as part of your application along with a copy of your 3 most recent pay slips

You can still complete and submit this form without this information however it may delay your application. Discount cannot be awarded unless you provide the required supporting evidence.

If you have any questions, please telephone 01506 282020 (option 2) or email us at CouncilTax@westlothian.gov.uk

Payment must not be withheld pending the outcome of an application. You must continue to pay your Council Tax as detailed in your last bill.

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