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CIS tax refunds put on the right route in your first 90 days

CIS tax refunds start with every deduction statement matched to the work and the company books before the year-end claim is filed.

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A few quick questions, then a fixed monthly fee in writing and the free VAT and structure check. About two minutes, no tie in.

Limited company subcontractorDeduction statements available

The deduction on each payment is only the start. The part that decides whether the claim stands up is often missing: statements, income matches and the correct filing route.

Concrete Accounts is a Liverpool accountancy practice for established trade limited companies and subcontractors going limited. It handles CIS deduction claims, payroll, VAT and year-end work for one fixed monthly fee with software included, plus a free review of the books after onboarding.

CIS tax refunds: Barnaby reviewing deduction statements with an electrician on site Trade companies

The deduction has gone, but the claim is unfinished

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  • Rated 5.0 on Google
  • Fixed monthly fees, software included
  • VAT, CIS, payroll and year end handled
  • Liverpool, Wirral and Cheshire, UK-wide

What a properly handled reclaim changes

01

Know what can be claimed

Each deduction is tied to a statement, invoice and payment before anything is filed.

02

Use the right filing route

Company claims go through PAYE submissions, while sole trader claims go through Self Assessment.

03

See what remains after offset

You can see what reduced payroll liabilities and what may still need HMRC review.

Where subcontractor deductions start going wrong

A missing statement or wrong return can leave money tied up and questions unanswered.

  • Evidence

    “The contractor took money off every invoice, but nobody matched the statements to what reached our bank.”

    The claim cannot be checked properly until each deduction has support.

  • Tax bill

    “We run through a limited company, yet the reclaim was left for my personal tax return.”

    Company deductions and personal tax follow different routes. Mixing them can delay the correction.

  • Status

    “We applied for gross payment status before the turnover, compliance and business tests had been checked.”

    An application can fail when the eligibility work is skipped.

  • Day 90

    What changes once the advice is in the room

    Statements are collected as deductions happen. Company claims are matched to PAYE submissions. You can see what is ready, missing or still under review.

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If your current accountant cannot explain the CIS reclaim route, match every deduction statement and tell you what is missing this week, you have the wrong accountant

Answer three questions about what your current accountant can tell you now.

Question 1 of 3

Could they tell you this week whether company deductions belong in your PAYE submissions?

What changes when the reclaim is managed monthly

Year-end work can be sound, but late evidence makes a sound claim harder to support.

Handled at year end

Statements are requested near the deadline.

Missing deductions are found months later.

PAYE submissions need correcting afterwards.

Gross status is discussed after deductions continue.

Managed during the year

Statements are matched when received.

Missing evidence is chased early.

PAYE submissions reflect the running position.

Gross status eligibility is checked separately.

Eight checks before the claim is filed

Each yes removes one common reason for a correction or HMRC question.

  • 01

    Do you have every deduction statement?

    Yes means each payment has contractor evidence.

  • 02

    Do the legal name and UTR agree?

    Yes means the claim identifies the right business.

  • 03

    Are gross invoices shown before deductions?

    Yes means income has not been understated.

  • 04

    Do bank receipts match the statements?

    Yes means each net payment can be traced.

  • 05

    Is the company PAYE scheme active?

    Yes means the company has its normal filing route.

  • 06

    Are sole trader deductions kept separate?

    Yes means they can reach Self Assessment correctly.

  • 07

    Do payroll submissions show prior offsets?

    Yes means the running balance can be checked.

  • 08

    Have gross status tests been reviewed?

    Yes means an application can be considered properly.

What sits around the reclaim each month

The claim works better when payroll, bookkeeping and year-end work agree.

CIS

Deductions are matched each month

Statements, invoices and payments stay connected before the filing date.

Payroll

Company offsets stay current

PAYE submissions show what has already reduced the company’s liabilities.

Year end

The final claim has support

The books and submissions are checked before any remaining balance is claimed.

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Entry 01

The first CIS gap often appears earlier

Taking on a subcontractor shows how quickly deductions and monthly filings become linked.

FigureFirst subbieon the books with no idea what CIS wants
Found byThe contractor-side set-up check.
ResultIn that set-up, twenty per cent came off labour, then the return and payment were due by the 19th. Missing that deadline left the contractor with the fine.
AlsoThe same monthly discipline supports the subcontractor when those deductions need to be claimed.
Found by
Result

Clients described by type. Names withheld.

What clients say

Can’t recommend these guys enough, saved the day when our previous accountant hadn’t been filling properly and we were facing fines. Worth their weight in gold!
Regent BarbersGoogle review · 10 months ago
Exceptional service. Communication is clear, timely, and consistently accessible. After years of dealing with an accountant who was difficult to reach and overly formal, working with someone this reliable and solution focused has been a significant improvement. Strongly recommend.
James HenryGoogle review · 10 months ago
I’ve been blown away by the service from Barnaby! My accounts went from being a constant mental burden to something I feel completely under control — all thanks to him. Now I can shift my mental energy to running my business rather than worrying about unexpected tax bills. Barnaby not only stays on top of everything, but also sends me financial reports so I have clarity and always know exactly what’s going on, which has made running my business enjoyable again!
Oliver NoakesGoogle review · 10 months ago

How the reclaim reaches the right return

The route depends on who suffered the deduction and how the business is set up.

Before day one

The filing route is settled

A limited company normally uses its PAYE scheme. A sole trader claims through Self Assessment.

Day 30

Every deduction has evidence

Statements are matched to invoices, work completed and payments received.

Day 60

The running position is checked

PAYE submissions show deductions already offset and any balance still needing attention.

Day 90

The next filing is ready

The claim is filed when due with supporting evidence. Gross payment status is checked separately before any application.

Who fits this process once deductions start

An established trade limited company with deductions taken from its sales is a fit.

A trade sole trader above the VAT threshold and open to going limited can fit.

A sole trader below the VAT threshold with no incorporation plan is outside this service.

A one-off refund request without ongoing monthly accounting is outside this service.

Answer a few quick questions and the set-up review will confirm whether the service fits.

Six questions to settle before the next deduction

What does the monthly service for CIS tax refunds include?

The monthly service covers matching deduction statements to invoices and bank receipts, the PAYE submissions used by a limited company, year-end checks and support for any balance HMRC needs to review. It sits alongside bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, accounts and corporation tax under one fixed monthly fee, with software included.

Can you check a CIS refund if I already have an accountant?

Yes. The set-up review can check the filing route, deduction statements and whether company claims have been reflected in PAYE submissions. If you decide to move, Concrete Accounts contacts the old accountant and reviews the existing books after onboarding. No repayment amount or HMRC decision is promised.

Do I have to move accounting software for a CIS reclaim?

We first check what you use and whether it supports the payroll submissions, bookkeeping and evidence needed for the claim. Cloud accounting software is included in the monthly service. If a move is needed, the data transfer forms part of onboarding and the change is agreed before work starts.

What happens with my current accountant if I switch?

We contact your old accountant directly and request the handover information. We then move the bookkeeping, payroll, CIS and year-end work into the agreed monthly scope. You do not need to manage the awkward exchange. Free onboarding and the review of your existing books follow once you join.

How do CIS tax refunds work for a limited company?

A limited company normally reports deductions suffered through its PAYE scheme using an Employer Payment Summary. Those deductions can reduce PAYE, National Insurance and CIS liabilities due in the same tax year. Any balance after the final submission may need a repayment claim and evidence. A sole trader instead reports deductions on Self Assessment.

Can I stop CIS deductions by getting gross payment status?

Gross payment status lets an approved subcontractor receive future payments without CIS deductions. HMRC checks the business, turnover and compliance tests before approval. It does not remove the duty to report income or pay the tax due. Existing deductions still need to be claimed through the route that applies to the business.