CIS Glossary: Your Guide to Key CIS Terms

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CIS Registration

Signing up with HMRC to work under CIS.

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CIS Suffered

Total CIS deductions taken from your payments.

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CIS Tax Rebate

A refund of overpaid tax under CIS.

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CIS Turnover Test (GPS Eligibility)

Income requirement for gross payment status eligibility.

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Construction Industry Scheme

UK tax scheme where contractors deduct tax from subcontractor payments.

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Contractor

A business or individual that pays subcontractors under CIS.

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Gross Payment Status

Allows subcontractors to receive payments without deductions.

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Higher Rate (30%)

30% deduction applied to unregistered subcontractors.

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HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs)

The UK authority responsible for tax, including CIS administration.

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Labour vs Materials (CIS)

Only labour is subject to CIS deductions, not materials.

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