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Jul 17, 2026

Does MTD change anything for CIS?

CIS itself is untouched — monthly returns, verification and deductions all work exactly as they do now, and MTD does…

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Jul 17, 2026

What is CIS and does it apply to me?

The Construction Industry Scheme requires contractors to deduct tax from payments to subcontractors and pay it to HMRC on their…

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Jul 17, 2026

How much do I deduct from a subcontractor?

20% if they are registered with HMRC, 30% if they are not, and nothing at all if they hold gross…

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Jul 17, 2026

When are CIS returns due and what happens if I am late?

Monthly, by the 19th of the month following the tax month, which runs from the 6th to the 5th.

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Jul 17, 2026

How do I get my CIS deductions back?

It depends on your structure, and the difference is significant for cash flow. A sole trader or partner reclaims through…

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Jul 17, 2026

What is gross payment status and how do I get it?

Gross payment status means contractors pay you in full with no deduction, and you settle your tax through your return…

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Jul 17, 2026

Am I a deemed contractor even though I am not a builder?

Possibly, and this is the CIS trap that catches businesses who have never thought of themselves as construction.

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Jul 17, 2026

What is the CIS reverse charge and how does it interact?

The VAT domestic reverse charge applies to construction services between VAT-registered businesses where the recipient is CIS-registered and is not…

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Jul 17, 2026

Do I have to give my subcontractors a statement?

Yes — a payment and deduction statement for every subcontractor you deducted from, within 14 days of the end of…

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Jul 17, 2026

What CIS records do I need to keep?

Enough to reconstruct every payment and deduction: gross amounts, the materials element, the deduction, verification numbers for each subcontractor, and…

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Does MTD change anything for CIS?

What is CIS and does it apply to me?

How much do I deduct from a subcontractor?

When are CIS returns due and what happens if I am late?

How do I get my CIS deductions back?

What is gross payment status and how do I get it?

Am I a deemed contractor even though I am not a builder?

What is the CIS reverse charge and how does it interact?

Do I have to give my subcontractors a statement?

What CIS records do I need to keep?

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