{"id":533,"date":"2025-09-08T06:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=533"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:38:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:38:43","slug":"how-to-stay-compliant-with-mtd-if-youre-paid-by-a-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/08\/how-to-stay-compliant-with-mtd-if-youre-paid-by-a-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay compliant with MTD if you&#8217;re paid by a contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a CIS worker, sole trader, or self-employed and paid by a contractor, you\u2019ll soon need to follow <strong>Making Tax Digital (MTD)<\/strong> rules. HMRC is phasing in digital record-keeping and quarterly tax submissions from <strong>April 2026<\/strong>, with all self-employed and landlords earning over \u00a350,000 affected first. By <strong>April 2027<\/strong>, those earning over \u00a330,000 will also join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what that means for you, and how to stay compliant without added stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is MTD and why does it matter if you\u2019re paid by a contractor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Making Tax Digital (MTD)<\/strong> is HMRC\u2019s initiative to modernise the tax system. Instead of submitting one annual Self Assessment tax return, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep digital records of your income and expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit updates to HMRC every quarter through MTD-compatible software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File an end-of-period statement at the end of the tax year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re under the <strong>Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)<\/strong> and get paid by contractors, your deductions and income must also be tracked digitally. Relying on paper records or spreadsheets won\u2019t keep you compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key MTD deadlines for self-employed and CIS workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Who it applies to<\/th><th>Requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>April 2026<\/strong><\/td><td>Self-employed &amp; landlords with income <strong>over \u00a350,000<\/strong><\/td><td>Must comply with MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>April 2027<\/strong><\/td><td>Self-employed &amp; landlords with income <strong>over \u00a330,000<\/strong><\/td><td>MTD rules extended to this group.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Below \u00a330,000<\/strong><\/td><td>TBC<\/td><td>HMRC has paused plans, but further updates may follow.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How MTD affects CIS workers paid by contractors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being paid under CIS already means contractors deduct tax at source before paying you. With MTD, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record each payment you receive from contractors digitally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track CIS deductions accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit quarterly updates showing gross income and CIS tax deducted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid mismatches between your records and HMRC\u2019s system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is crucial, as <strong>errors in CIS reporting<\/strong> are one of the main reasons refunds are delayed or challenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to stay compliant with MTD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you should be doing now to prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use MTD-compatible software<\/strong><br>HMRC requires you to use approved software to submit updates. Spreadsheets alone won\u2019t cut it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep records in real time<\/strong><br>Log contractor payments, CIS deductions, and expenses as they happen, not months later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your CIS statements<\/strong><br>Contractors should provide monthly CIS deduction statements. Make sure they match what you record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan for quarterly submissions<\/strong><br>Set reminders for deadlines &#8211; late filings can mean penalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get professional help<\/strong><br>Accountants and tax partners like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\">Tax2u<\/a> can handle submissions, reconcile CIS data, and keep you fully compliant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of getting ahead with MTD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer surprises at year-end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better visibility over income and CIS deductions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced risk of penalties for late or incorrect returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quicker CIS tax refunds when records are accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t wait until 2026 to prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reality is, MTD will change how you manage tax. Starting now gives you time to get used to digital records without the pressure of looming deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Tax2u<\/strong>, we already help thousands of CIS workers and sole traders track their income, claim refunds, and stay compliant. When MTD arrives, you\u2019ll be ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/get-in-touch\">Get started with Tax2u\u2019s MTD support today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a CIS worker, sole trader, or self-employed and paid by a contractor, you\u2019ll&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":556,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[262,264,243,244],"class_list":["post-533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mtd","tag-mtd","tag-quarterly-submissions","tag-self-assessment","tag-tax-return"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to stay compliant with MTD if you&#039;re paid by a contractor - 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