The deadlines for CIS tax returns is the same for all other tax returns – 31st January.
If you’re a contractor who pays subcontractors, you’ll need to file your returns to HMRC by the 19th of every month following the last tax month.
Our CIS Tax Return service is custom-built to take the stress, complexity, and guesswork out of preparing and filing your tax returns.
For a single fixed fee, we can handle every stage of the process, from getting you registered for the system to submitting your returns online.
Because we can become your “official agent” with HMRC, you’ll never have to deal with the taxman yourself. With CloudAccountant.co.uk, you’ll never miss a deadline or any tax relief you’re entitled to.
A key part of working with the Self Assessment system is understanding what expenses you can claim for. This is an area where a lot of people on Self Assessment miss out, and end up paying too much tax. Examples of allowable expenses in construction include:
Work-related travel expenses that can be expensed include public transport, private vehicle mileage, taxis, air and rail travel, accommodation, meals, and conference fees, as long as the travel is for business purposes and proper receipts are kept. Commuting and personal travel are not claimable.
Essential work tools and equipment that can be expensed include items like computers, software, mobile phones, uniforms, and specialized tools, as long as they are necessary for job duties and supported by receipts. Personal items are not claimable.
Work-related materials that can be expensed include items like office supplies, stationery, business-related subscriptions, raw materials for production, and any other consumables directly needed for job tasks.
General costs that can be expensed include office rent, utilities, stationary, business insurance, marketing, phone/internet bills for work, and professional fees, as long as they are necessary for the business and supported by receipts.
In the UK, accountancy fees can be expensed if they are for business-related services, such as tax returns or financial advice, and must be supported by invoices.
For people in the building trade, CIS tax returns are a fact of life. Making a mistake when filing your CIS tax return online could lead to you paying way too much tax on your pay. Here at CloudAccountant, our experts are on hand to manage your CIS tax returns hassle-free.
Getting paid through the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) means that your contractor has to take out a substantial amount of your pay before you get it. This money then goes straight to the HMRC, and is supposed to act as “advance payment” toward the tax and National Insurance you’ll owe. This is the law, and your contractor doesn’t have any choice about it.
For the subcontractor, this can be pretty painful. Effectively, you’re being taxed right from the first penny you earn, without getting your tax-free Personal Allowance. This is supposed to help crack down on tax evasion in the construction industry, but it means that honest subcontractors end up carrying the load.
The good news is that you can claim back the extra tax you’ve paid in your Self Assessment tax return. Despite having 20% of your money taken by HMRC, you still have to file a return. If you’ve paid too much tax, you’ll get this back as a tax refund.
We’re located in the Cheshire town of Wilmslow, just outside of Manchester, but operate nationally across the UK. No matter your individual needs, there are some basics that are guaranteed across the board, designed to ensure you’re getting the best service possible
You’ll be able to contact your dedicated accountant either in person, or via phone, email or video call.
We are partners with leading accounting software specialist Xero and FreeAgent. Training and integration with these platforms are included in your monthly fee.
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