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CIS 20%Bathroom Fitter
What expenses can a self-employed bathroom fitter claim? CIS deductions, tools, tanking kits, subcontractor costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund.
Income: £30,000–£55,000
Tax Guides by Trade
Find tax guidance specific to your profession — typical expenses, CIS status, and worked tax calculations.
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CIS 20%Bricklayer
What expenses can a self-employed bricklayer claim? CIS deductions, tools, van costs, PPE and mileage — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £35,000–£50,000
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CIS 20%Carpenter / Joiner
What expenses can a self-employed carpenter claim? CIS deductions, power tools, van costs, timber and PPE — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £30,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Construction Labourer
What expenses can a self-employed construction labourer claim? CIS deductions, travel, PPE, CSCS card — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £25,000–£35,000
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CIS 20%Demolition Worker
What expenses can a self-employed demolition worker claim? CIS deductions, insurance, CCDO card, asbestos training — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £30,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Dry Liner
What expenses can a self-employed dry liner claim? CIS deductions, screw guns, board lifters, dust protection — with a worked tax calculation example.
Income: £30,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Electrician
What expenses can a self-employed electrician claim? CIS deductions, tools, Part P certification, van costs and NICEIC fees — with a worked tax calculation.
Income: £32,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Glazier
What expenses can a self-employed glazier claim? CIS deductions, glass tools, van racking, FENSA fees — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £28,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Groundworker
What expenses can a self-employed groundworker claim? CIS deductions, equipment hire, PPE, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £35,000–£50,000
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CIS 20%Heating Engineer
What expenses can a self-employed heating engineer claim? Gas Safe fees, CIS deductions, tools, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £40,000–£60,000
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CIS 20%Kitchen Fitter
What expenses can a self-employed kitchen fitter claim? CIS deductions, worktop jigs, router cutters, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund.
Income: £30,000–£55,000
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CIS 20%Painter & Decorator
What expenses can a self-employed painter and decorator claim? CIS deductions, paint, tools, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £30,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Plasterer
What expenses can a self-employed plasterer claim? CIS deductions, tools, van costs, materials and more — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £30,000–£45,000
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CIS 20%Plumber
What expenses can a self-employed plumber claim? Gas Safe fees, tools, van costs and CIS deductions — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £35,000–£50,000
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CIS 20%Roofer
What expenses can a self-employed roofer claim? CIS deductions, scaffolding hire, materials, safety gear — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £35,000–£50,000
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CIS 20%Scaffolder
What expenses can a self-employed scaffolder claim? CIS deductions, CISRS training, harness and equipment costs — with a worked tax refund example.
Income: £35,000–£55,000
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CIS 20%Steel Fixer
What expenses can a self-employed steel fixer claim? CIS deductions, rebar tools, tying wire, PPE — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £35,000–£55,000
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CIS 20%Tiler
What expenses can a self-employed tiler claim? CIS deductions, tile cutters, adhesives, van costs — with a worked tax calculation and refund example.
Income: £30,000–£50,000
About this section
CIS looks different from trade to trade: a plasterer buying materials, a tiler pricing supply-and-fit work, and a heating engineer carrying test equipment all have 20% deducted from labour, but their expenses and typical refunds vary considerably. These 18 trade guides cover how CIS applies to each trade, the expenses that are usually allowable, and a worked tax calculation at typical income levels.
Some trades raise their own questions — demolition workers with plant hire and safety equipment, or glaziers split between workshop and site work. Each guide covers these details and links back to the wider CIS guides on registration, deduction rates and refunds.