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CIS

Experience clear, friendly and jargon-free tax advice from our specialists regarding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).

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Supporting subcontractors with specialist CIS accounting

As a subcontractor or construction worker, you need to be aware of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) tax.

CIS applies to subcontractors and contractors and operates on a deduction basis, where the contractor is responsible for deducting 20% of the subcontractor’s payment and sending it directly to HMRC.

It is important that both the contractor and subcontractor register for CIS before beginning work. By registering, the subcontractor can avoid higher deduction rates of 30%.

CIS tax can be withheld or suffered and tax refunds are often due. Subcontractors need to claim the tax they have suffered back or offset it against other liabilities.

At One Two One Accounts, we have supported hundreds of sole traders and North East subcontractors with CIS claims, helping to speed up the process and offering financial planning advice to ensure they only pay what they need.

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If you’re a sole trader or subcontractor looking to register under CIS, we can guide you through the registration process, manage your gross payments, and guarantee accurate source deductions tailored to your specific status.

We can analyse the monthly statements supplied by your contractor and will use them to calculate whether tax and National Insurance are still owed, or if you’re due a refund.

It is recommended that you register for CIS if you’re working for a contractor and are:

  • A sole trader
  • The owner of a limited company
  • A partner in a partnership trust

What are the benefits of registering for CIS?

It is in your best interest to register for CIS as those that do can experience the following benefits:

  • Registered subcontractors enjoy a lower rate of deduction (20%) on their invoices by contractors
  • You can spread the cost of tax and National Insurance and prevent large lump sum payments at the end of the tax year

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