CIS Tax Rebates

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is where a construction contractor deducts, at source, a portion of the money due to their subcontractor. Whatever amount is deducted is then passed directly to HMRC which is then counted towards the tax and National Insurance of a subcontractor. This effectively pays the tax element in advance.

How much is deducted will depend on whether or not a subcontractor is registered under the CIS system. Unregistered subcontractors usually get a 30% deduction, while the registered ones get a deduction at the standard rate of 20%. This is one of the reasons that, by the end of the financial year, the amount deducted at source often ends up being overpaid.

But a bigger reason is the fact that the deductions did not factor in the personal allowance that every taxpayer in the UK is entitled to. The personal allowance for the tax year 2018-2019 was £11,850. Because of this overpayment, many subcontractors in the construction industry are due a tax refund.

You can also claim extensively for any work related expenses such as; accountant fees, travel, telephone, tools, clothing, etc.

It is a complex process and to ensure you get the maximum tax rebate let Taxfile help you.  

View our CIS Tax Refund Newsletter HERE