Understanding Whether a CIS Accountant Can Handle HMRC Interactions
In my twenty-plus years advising construction businesses, tradespeople, and landlords across the UK, the question comes up constantly in client meetings: can my CIS accountant actually deal with HMRC on my behalf? The straightforward answer is yes, provided the right authorisation is in place and the scope matches what you...
What HMRC expects from a contractor’s tax accountant
A good contractor tax accountant does far more than file a return once a year. In practice, they build a compliance routine around the points HMRC actually tests: employment status, PAYE, Self Assessment, CIS, VAT, record keeping, and, where a limited company is involved, corporation tax and dividend planning. That matters because...
