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Sorry I'm late! I was away and then I didn't get a notification! You can do it either way - mileage or receipts but we always go for mileage. You are allowed 45p per mile up to 10k, then 25p per mile. Please bear in mind, those that like to tweak their figures because when they see what...

I know it's difficult because you need the work and presumably if you refuse to pay the % the contractor is stopping (to cover his levy), he'll stop contracting you and get someone else. You should, however, be reporting such abuse to the CITB. They should be made to be aware of their members...

Thanks for the mention, @Danny. It's not something we'd have knowledge of, I'm afraid. I know when I looked at the CITB levy charges awhile back I was shocked at how much they do charge companies. I hope the benefits are worth it. As for training, I (personally) am very skeptical about it all...

@rycarr It does sound like you need some advice. Firstly, it is a naive way to think that you can charge VAT when clearly you are not registered for it. Why would you think that? Secondly, you should declare any earnings, cash or not, on your tax return... you all know this... and I'm sure...

Make sure you keep all your receipts, proofs of purchase (that's all of you!). Get in good habits now as you start out! (Can be offset against your tax bill).

@KevRM not really - it would show the amount but not that it was paid as tax. There should be no problem with your contractor issuing the tax voucher. If he doesn't want to, you'd have to wonder why.

Great advice here everyone! And thanks for the mention.. I didn't get a notification :(. Hope you have it sorted now. It will get easier. Just make sure that whoever you invoice, if they deduct your 20% CIS tax, get a voucher off them to prove it was deducted... should they turn rogue and not...

I was going to say £80 a day seems well cheap compared to what you regular plasterers charge!! ;)

Just been told about this art. It really is an art too. Anyone here do it? Some fab stuff out there!

Thanks for the mention @stuart23 :) Hello @MEJacksonPlastering (I only went looking at your website to see that pic @Nisus posted! Silly me!) Anyway, it can be a bit daunting setting up to pay others etc. If you need some advice do feel free to give us a call for a no obligation chat. Our...

Best of luck with it all :). Don;t forget to get yourself registered as self-employed (you have 3 months to do it) and get a UTR number, if you don't already have one. I would think you'll be paid under CIS working on sites, so they will need the UTR otherwise you'll be paying 30% tax - unless...

Yes it was published recently, which is why they do free calls now because it was disgusting what they made on people on hold!

Hi guys, Sorry for not coming along sooner - I didn't get a notification of a mention (thanks for it though @johniosaif ) You definitely need to get organised and sorted. You could opt for the flat rate VAT scheme (as has been mentioned). Turnover is not a consideration and it can save you...

Sorry! Nowt to do with me, that. @Arti Oh stop being so precious! I started my post with a disclaimer because you got bent out of shape last year. I'm not nicking your folks because it's only IF they want to join ours and, well, technology these days allows people to join more than one fantasy...

Hi guys, Now I know you all have a fantasy league of your own and I don't want to take from that and I am sure I won't. However, I do want to offer you, seeing as we are sponsors of your forum, the opportunity to join our fantasy league this season. I just set it up - brand new league so no...

What I would say, and is important, if you make a page - use it! Even if you only post once a day or 4 times a week... don't just make it and leave it. It's tough and you have to build an audience. Sometimes you'll think no one is seeing what you post so what's the point. But an active page is...

Ah, I didn't know there was a subscription (@danny!! You never said when we chatted - lol I should have guessed it wasn't free :rolleyes)). I've used Checkatrade recently actually, and Rated People. I need some garden clearing/ maintenance work done. I liked Checkatrade's interface better. You...

Me! I'm dipping in and out. I don't fully understand the way points are scored but it's always exciting on the various point sections. Great to see Peter Sagan with a team now. He did so great on his own. Terrible shame about Cavendish, although I don't much like him, pity Sir Brad isn't there...

Good luck with your new venture! I sort of agree a bit regarding your employer - I know you have to give notice when leaving but you will actually be in competition with him when you go it alone, so he may not be too happy with you hanging with him until YOU are ready... I think you have to be...

Good advice here already (thanks for mention @scottie5 ). Tsk tsk on doing cash jobs... especially if you intend going legit soon. If you need any help registering as self employed you can always ask us. You'll need to fill in a form for HMRC so they know you're getting self-employed income and...

Hello! I had the pleasure of visiting North Norfolk a few weeks back... can't say I noticed a dodgy smell! My mate has a lovely B&B in Heacham :)

I thought you had UCATT or UNITE as unions to join, although from what I see they only do what suits them to do. It seems no one has good things to say about agencies or umbrellas, for that matter. Unfortunately, the big corporations don't want to get their hands dirty and tied by employing...

@beddy tell ya what, if England win, you have a deal :RpS_lol:. I'm not discussing the World Cup... my sweepstake teams in the office are South Korea and USA... :RpS_blink:

Oi!! Don't drag me into this! I only posted to FB the other day the latest rumblings about cash in hand jobs. Nowt wrong with it, as long as its declared as income...

With regard to setting up as self employed, yes, you have to inform HMRC within 3 months of starting. As for the rest of it... from my limited knowledge, plastering, as with most trades, is a skilled profession - so forgive me but 26 days training seems a little short!

Did someone mention me? :RpS_biggrin: I'm not so good at this kind of query so it would actually be best, if you have a little time, to speak to Steve or Ricky in the office and they can advise best way to do things. Don't worry, it's a no obligation call as our advice is always free!

I'm not sure if premiums do go up. I find myself having to change my car insurance every year and check my household policies. I am so fed up with companies giving great deals to new customers and totally taking the p!ss out of "loyal" customers. When you do an online check and find the company...

I will find out for you but I would think no - because that's why you have insurance. I am just wondering though if your public liability (which you should have) would cover it? Coming back to edit this. No you can't offset this against your tax, regardless of the fact that you were at work...

@s.p.t plastering Do give us a call and see if we can be that accountant for you :-)

You know where we are if you need us, @joet :-)

Our sole trader prices are £199.99 (+ vat) for each years' tax return we do. Our sole trader page gives more info... and we certainly look forward to working with you! Good luck with your course :). As a sole trader, once you're established, I would think you'd be doing your tax return towards...

Morning! Yes, as I said last night, although you could argue that it is to lock tools away, HMRC could well not accept it. Mind you, I guess if you can totally prove that all you keep in there is work tools... I think you'd have to really cram it with tools and leave no spaces for anything...

Hmm, not wanting to llok like I am ignoring.. but its late so very briefly... that is a very tricky one because, it being a garden shed it could have a dual purpose. I know if you rent lock up garages to store equipment that can be used. Let me ask and come back tomorrow.

@Wezly is quite right really. Unless they have specifically asked you to invoice in that way because they are specifically paying you fuel, you can just make it one amount. Whether you then spend £20 or £30 on mileage, you can claim it back against your tax. And its also true, HMRC will...

Great advice here! Everyone is right. If they are not reimbursing you for fuel, they cannot claim the VAT as it was your expense. If you are claiming fuel or mileage as your expense against your tax, it is not THEIR expense. However, if they are paying the cost of your travel, then you should...

Sorry - only just seen this! Are you CIS registered and did you give him your UTR number? If you did, he is only supposed to deduct 20% and give you a "payslip" to show that he has deducted and paid the tax for you. If you are CIS, maybe just started out, you will need to register for...

Brilliant achievement... well done everyone!

Exactly - I am sure most people have better things to spend doing in their spare time than accounts. I like your analogy too.. Looks easy and OK at first... :huh:

hahaha! yeah I know. Please don't think I was doing what I was told! I am so eager to post my pearls of wisdom I can't be faffed to get to the hex (#) number... As long as you're all happy though :RpS_thumbsup:

@jrplastering Only way we'd know how much you're due back is by having a chat with us :). If you're a sole trader we may be able to help reduce your tax bill, for our flat fee. and @irish_spread Accountants all work in different (no not mysterious!) ways. Some will charge you a flat fee, so...

So forgive me already! Just a quick heads up really. The new tax year starts 6th April. Any time after that, if you are PAYE or CIS you'll want to claim back tax against work expenses. As @Danny will agree, our sole trader fees are really good but I doubt we'd hear from you until nearer...

Hello and welcome @carobyn nice to meet fellow sponsors!

I'll tell him hello! :-) And thanks for the good words!

Hmmm true and we could go back to the days of Robin Hood and The Sheriff of Nottingham! Or before that... Taxes have to be paid for the country to maintain itself, like it or not. Its whether we all believe our tax money is being spent in the best ways that is more in question and whether the...

@Sargon is quite right. If a certificate is not issued then there is no proof the payment has been made to HMRC... more importantly, you have no proof its been deducted by the contractor and no way of proving that is the case.

It is our belief that any contractor deducting anything from a subby should supply a statement... why wouldn't they? If they are having to submit to HMRC what's wrong with giving a copy to the subby? Its evidence for you both then.

@Deri I think there was something similar on here before and whoever it was spoke to Steve in the office. If your record is exemplary at paying on time he'll offer advice in what you can write to them and hopefully they will drop the fine. As for the rest of the "who is responsible" Ricky says...

Hurry up and pay that fine or it will get interest added! Was it your end of year accounts? What a pity as your good intentions were to do it earlier in the month.

Sorry, only just seen this. Yes everyone is quite right regarding subbying work out. It does become a nightmare, that's for sure... because once you register as a contractor, even if you have no CIS people to pay in some months, you still have to submit a zero return to HMRC... and be on time...

Did anyone mention getting a good tax agent so that you get squared away with HMRC? :RpS_biggrin: Apart from that, speaking as a would be customer, word of mouth is certainly your biggest friend. I would always ask if anyone knows a good whatever tradesman. @Olican is right on when he says...