How We Work
The Construction Industry Scheme can feel complex and time-consuming, especially when you’re trying to juggle projects, clients, subcontractors and day-to-day business tasks. Books & Beyond provides clear and reliable CIS support, helping you stay fully compliant while keeping your cashflow predictable and your admin under control.
Whether you’re a contractor needing help verifying subcontractors and filing monthly returns, or a subcontractor wanting to make sure your deductions are correct, we offer straightforward, practical support tailored to the construction industry
What We Do For Contractors
CIS Registration & Setup
We take care of registering you as a contractor with HMRC and setting up all the systems you need to stay compliant from day one. This includes digital record-keeping tools, templates, and guidance on what you must track.
Verifying Subcontractors
Before you can pay a subcontractor, HMRC requires you to verify their status and deduction rate. We handle this process for you, ensuring you apply the correct rate (0%, 20% or 30%) and avoid penalties for incorrect deductions.
Monthly CIS Returns
CIS returns must be filed every month, even if no payments were made and missing a deadline can quickly lead to fines. We prepare, check, and submit your returns on time, every time, giving you peace of mind and complete accuracy.
CIS Deduction Statements
We generate professional monthly CIS statements for each subcontractor you pay. These statements clearly outline the labour cost, materials (if applicable), and the deductions taken. This helps subcontractors keep their own records clean and reduces disputes.
Record Keeping & Digital Storage
We manage your digital CIS records, ensuring everything is stored securely and can be produced if HMRC carries out a review. Our system keeps your compliance straightforward, organised, and stress-free.
What We Do For Subcontractors
CIS Registration & Status Checks
If you're new to CIS, we’ll help you register and set up your UTR, ensuring contractors apply the correct deduction rate from the start.
Reviewing Contractor Deductions
We check that the deductions made by contractors are correct and consistent with HMRC rules. Incorrect deductions can build up over time and significantly affect your income, so regular reviews protect you from errors.
CIS Refunds & Reclaims
Subcontractors often overpay tax due to the fixed CIS deduction rate. We review your records, calculate your true liability, and prepare your tax return to ensure you receive any refund owed as quickly as possible.
Support for Subcontractors Working Across Multiple Sites
If you work for several contractors, your CIS records can become complicated. We consolidate everything into one clear set of accounts so you always know where you stand.
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