Tax returns

Individuals that run their own business with no legal entity are required to produce income and expenditure report to allow correct assessment of their tax liability.

The UK has one of the largest tax codes in the world, so preparing even the most straightforward tax return can be complicated. There are various deadlines and responsibilities for taxpayers to be aware of-


The most common reasons that a tax return may be required are as follows:

  • You are self-employed or a partner in a partnership 

  • You are a company director 

  • You have large amounts of savings or investment income

  • You have untaxed savings or investment income

  • You own land or property that is being let

  • Your household receives Child Benefit, and you have income more than £50,000

  • You have income from overseas

  • You have sold or given an asset away (such as a holiday home or some shares)

  • You have lived or worked abroad or aren’t domiciled in the UK

 
The staff at HM Revenue & Customs are not tasked to advise you on how to organise your affairs and minimise your tax. Therefore, if you want to make sure you are paying the right amount of tax, you should consult a professional.



How it works:

You provide me with:

  • Bank statements
  • Receipts and invoices for all types of expenditure
  • Income records (sales receipts or extract of digital transactions)
  • Details of any assets held and its useful life 
  • Stock records if applicable
  • Proper VAT invoices/receipts if VAT registered
  • Payroll details if operating a payroll
Then: 
I review it check for things you could be claiming for 

We review together and close any gaps

I complete the return for you to sign and then I submit to HMRC 
Ta-Da!  

CIS Tax Returns

Construction Industry scheme (CIS) effects most sub-contractors in the building trade. 

PinPoint Accountancy is an expert in CIS returns

Who pays CIS Tax? Or do I have to pay tax if I am CIS

CIS tax is paid by sub-contractors/worker working in the construction industry. All construction companies are required to deduct cis tax at source before making the payment to the worker.

Construction companies are required to check the UTR number for CIS and if UTR is valid, they are required to deduct 20% and if not confirmed to deduct 30% tax.

It does not mean you will be counted as employed, you still be counted as self-employed under CIS.
 
You are still required to file a self-assessment each year. It is important to file tax returns every year, to avoid

  • Penalties 
  • Not utilizing your tax-free personal allowance
  • Not be getting any relief for work related expenses

CIS deduction and payment certificate

Your contractors should provide you cis tax deduction statement showing your total gross and tax deducted.

 
HMRC have strict guidelines for contractors to provide cis tax deduction statement to workers. 
What expenses can I claim under CIS return

 Following are few of examples of allowable expenses in construction include:

  • Work travel costs
  • Any work clothes
  • Any subscription such as CSCS
  • Any tools cost
  • any materials you bought
  • any rent of premises cost
  • stationery and accountancy fees


These are few examples of expenses which can be claimed against your income.