{"id":593,"date":"2025-09-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/?p=593"},"modified":"2025-10-22T20:37:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:37:58","slug":"cis-refunds-explained-how-to-claim-back-tax-as-a-subcontractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/15\/cis-refunds-explained-how-to-claim-back-tax-as-a-subcontractor\/","title":{"rendered":"CIS refunds explained: How to claim back tax as a subcontractor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) often means you\u2019ve had more tax deducted than you actually owe. The good news is that you can claim a <strong>CIS tax refund<\/strong> to get that money back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explain how CIS refunds work, who can claim one, and how to make the process faster and stress-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a CIS refund?<\/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\">When you work as a subcontractor, contractors deduct 20\u201330% of your pay under CIS rules and send it directly to HMRC. Many subcontractors end up overpaying because they also have legitimate expenses such as tools, travel, or protective clothing. A CIS refund is HMRC paying back the extra tax you shouldn\u2019t have paid.<\/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\">Who can claim a CIS refund?<\/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\">If you\u2019re registered as self-employed, working under CIS, and recording business expenses, you\u2019re likely entitled to a refund. Not sure if you qualify? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/tax-return\/cis\">CIS Tax Refund Service<\/a> can check your eligibility and handle the claim for you.<\/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 claim a CIS refund<\/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\">Most subcontractors reclaim CIS tax when filing their Self Assessment tax return by reporting income, deductions made by contractors, and allowable expenses. Once HMRC processes your return, they\u2019ll send your refund directly to your bank account.<\/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\">You can do this yourself, but it\u2019s easy to miss out on money if you\u2019re unsure what you can claim. That\u2019s why many subcontractors choose specialists &#8211; Tax2u takes care of the calculations, includes all eligible expenses, and usually secures a larger refund in less time.<\/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 expenses can you claim?<\/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\">CIS workers can usually claim costs for tools, protective clothing, travel between sites, trade subscriptions, insurance, and even part of their home office if they manage admin from home. HMRC rules can be strict, and knowing what is and isn\u2019t allowed can be confusing. For example, travel to your first site of the day isn\u2019t claimable, but travel between multiple sites is. <\/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\">A common question is what expenses CIS workers can claim, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/faqs\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tax2u.co.uk\/faqs\">CIS FAQ hub<\/a> covers the full list in detail.<\/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\">When will you get your CIS refund?<\/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\">HMRC typically issues refunds within two to three weeks of processing your Self Assessment, although this can take longer during busy periods like January. Using Tax2u helps reduce delays by ensuring your figures and records are accurate the first time.<\/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\">CIS refunds and Making Tax Digital (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\">From April 2026, <strong>Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment<\/strong> will apply to most self-employed workers earning over \u00a350,000, and from April 2027 to those earning over \u00a330,000. This means CIS subcontractors will need to keep digital records and send HMRC quarterly updates. Getting into good habits now with services like Tax2u will make it easier to stay compliant and keep refunds flowing smoothly. If you want a practical breakdown, see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/tax2u.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/04\/what-mtd-means-for-cis-deductions-and-tax-rebates\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"525\">MTD prep for 2025-26<\/a>.<\/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\">Ready to claim your CIS refund?<\/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\">Don\u2019t leave money with HMRC that should be in your pocket. 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