{"id":268,"date":"2025-06-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=268"},"modified":"2025-09-06T11:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T11:26:47","slug":"how-to-claim-your-cis-tax-refund-in-3-simple-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/how-to-claim-your-cis-tax-refund-in-3-simple-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Claim Your CIS Tax Refund in 3 Simple Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you work in construction under the CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), you\u2019re probably used to 20% or even 30% tax being deducted from your pay. But what if we told you that you could claim a large portion of that back \u2014 fast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, thousands of construction workers overpay tax and don\u2019t realise they\u2019re eligible for a refund. This guide breaks down how to get your money back in just 3 simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO CLAIM A CIS TAX REFUND - IN 3 STEPS\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zXX6JiVXUHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Gather Your Paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll need to pull together a few key documents before you begin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CIS Deduction Statements from your contractor(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invoices or remittance slips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of income (e.g. payslips or bank statements)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference) number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Insurance number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If you&#8217;re missing any CIS statements, you can request copies from your contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Submit Your Self-Assessment Tax Return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To claim your refund, you must complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/self-assessment\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/self-assessment\">Self Assessment tax return<\/a> \u2014 even if you&#8217;re paid through CIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online via HMRC (if you\u2019re confident)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or by using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/self-assessment\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/self-assessment\">service like Tax2U<\/a> (we do it all for you)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total CIS tax deducted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allowable business expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Receive Your Refund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once submitted, HMRC will review your return. 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