CIS Tax Return

MagicMalkin · 21 Nov 2012 at 19:54

Hello people!

I was self employed for around 8 months, mainly working as a labourer on construction sites. I'm hoping I can get some money back from the tax I paid. I've been browsing around different accountants online, but I'm unsure on who to use.

Can anyone recommend me a good, and preferably cheap accountant?

Many thanks

MagicMalkin · 21 Nov 2012 at 20:06

My bosses at the time who would get the work in would pay it on my behalf at a rate of 20%.

MagicMalkin · 21 Nov 2012 at 20:47

Thanks for the advice. I've been having a look and a lot of accountants ask for a CIS statement, which I do not have. I just have purely bank statements to work from. Will this suffice for the self assessment? If this will, self assessment will definitely be the route I take!

MagicMalkin · 21 Nov 2012 at 21:21

Kemik said:
You keep referencing CIS - have you done everything on this page? http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cis/subcontractors/reg-obs.htm

Yes I've done everything on that page - I keep referencing it as I've never done a tax return before and want to get it right!

BenjiSayers said:
Do you not have invoices/payment certificates that show the CIS tax they have been deducting you?

I have no invoices or payment certificates unfortunately. The only proof I have is bank statement.

Whether I've had the wool pulled over my eyes and my tax been pocketed is another matter perhaps!

MagicMalkin · 21 Nov 2012 at 21:34

Yep I'm registered under the CIS scheme and my boss/gang leader at the time had my UTR number and was paying 20% tax on my behalf.

I was given no deduction statements though ..

Just seen your edit - maybe obtaining these statements are my next port of call?

MagicMalkin · 21 Nov 2012 at 21:46

Nope, only thing I got was a text when he transferred the funds over into my bank account!

But I guess it was the same setup - timber frames would be sent to the factory, and my boss (a subbie) would take us to site and we would erect the frames. I did this for around 6 months then was with agencies for another couple of months.

Fortunately I am no longer self employed and on PAYE! - and loving the benefits.

Thanks for the help.

MagicMalkin · 22 Nov 2012 at 18:21

Thanks guys you've all been a massive help !

MagicMalkin · 22 Nov 2012 at 19:09

Things that complicate things (perhaps?) is during the tax year I have also been on PAYE of which I had a glorious return of about £25. I will be giving the number that Benji posted tomorrow to see the crack!

MagicMalkin · 22 Nov 2012 at 19:13

^ just had a look and that tax return of around £25 is actually for 2010-2011