Mike, a sole-trader joiner in Stirling, had a month he'd rather forget. Two loft conversions were cancelled, a site froze, and he paid no subcontractors at all. By 14 February, he was looking at his CIS calendar and asking the sensible question: if no money went out, does HMRC really need a return? For a… Continue reading CIS Nil Return: A Practical Guide for UK Contractors
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CIS Monthly Return Example Explained
You're preparing payroll, the subcontractor invoices are spread across emails, and someone asks whether the quiet month still needs a CIS filing. The answer matters. Under the 2026 HMRC approach, contractors must deal with every month, not only the months when money went out. A missed nil return can create the same kind of deadline… Continue reading CIS Monthly Return Example Explained
CIS Monthly Return Deadline UK Guide for Contractors
The CIS monthly return must reach HMRC by the 19th of the month following the tax month, which runs from the 6th to the 5th, giving you an effective 14-day filing window. Miss that date and HMRC can treat the return as late, even if you paid no subcontractors and owe no CIS deductions. It… Continue reading CIS Monthly Return Deadline UK Guide for Contractors