Subcontractors

CIS sorted, and your refund chased

If contractors are taking tax off your pay, there's a good chance you're owed money back. We do the checking and the claiming, and keep you posted until the refund actually arrives.

What's included

Every deduction statement checked against what the contractor actually paid
Tax return prepared claiming back the CIS tax you've already had taken
Your refund claimed and chased until it lands in your account
Help applying for gross payment status when you're ready
Monthly CIS returns if you use subcontractors of your own
Verifying your subcontractors with HMRC so you use the right rate
Making sure materials, plant and travel are treated properly
A straight answer on whether a limited company would suit you better

How the deductions work

20%

The usual rate taken off your labour when you're registered for CIS.

30%

The higher rate if you're not registered or verified — worth sorting quickly.

0%

Nothing taken off at all, if you hold gross payment status.

Deductions only come off labour — not materials, plant hire or VAT. Split those out on your invoices and you'll keep more cash in your pocket through the year.

Questions we get asked on site

Why am I always due money back?

Because tax is taken off your labour before your personal allowance or your costs are counted. Once we put your tools, travel, insurance and materials in, the real tax bill is usually lower than what's already been taken.

What do I need to keep hold of?

Your monthly statements from each contractor, plus invoices, materials receipts, fuel and mileage, tool purchases and insurance. Photos on your phone are absolutely fine.

Is gross payment status worth it?

It's brilliant for cash flow because nothing gets deducted up front — but you need to pass HMRC's tests and stay on top of your filings. We'll tell you honestly if you're ready.