Live online course

Construction Industry Scheme: updates and practical implications

Timing: 09.30–12.30 (UK time)

AAT Masterclass: This practical, expert-led masterclass will provide a comprehensive breakdown of how businesses can improve financial operations to improve compliance, reduce financial exposure, and add greater value to clients operating within the construction sector. 

Exclusive discounts for AAT members: From £81.00 to £90.00 (Non-members £126.00)

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£90.00

Course Type

Live online course

Date

29 Sep 2026, 09.30

Length

3 hours

What you’ll achieve

  • Understand what the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is and when it applies 
  • Comprehend who is a CIS contractor and who is a CIS subcontractor 
  • Learn the practical implications of CIS applying for compliance, including verification, deductions and HMRC reporting 
  • Stay current on the latest in construction contracts and operations   
  • Navigate recent CIS changes   
  • Identify CIS errors and risks and mitigate the consequences 

About this course

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) can be a challenging area of tax compliance, with complex rules that can lead to costly mistakes if applied incorrectly. Delivered by Jack Bonehill, Owner of All About Tax Limited, this practical masterclass will help you navigate CIS with confidence, covering the latest legislative requirements, common pitfalls and key compliance risks. You'll gain a clear understanding of CIS obligations, practical strategies for managing issues in real-world scenarios, and the confidence to identify when further research or specialist advice may be needed. 

Who it's for
  • Finance professionals such as financial controllers, FDs, accounts payable roles, working within a construction business 
  • Personnel operating within a property development business/group 
  • Professionals within a recruitment agency that operates in the construction sector 
  • Employees of an umbrella company that operates in the construction sector 

Meet the Speaker(s)

Jack Bonehill

Jack Bonehill

Owner and Tax Trainer

Jack Bonehill

Owner and Tax Trainer

I'm an Employment Tax Director and I also help tax professionals to improve, progress and develop, through training (including my free Tax Lab sessions) and The Tax Professionals Podcast. You can listen to the podcast on all popular podcast apps or via the website (https://www.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/) for free. 
 
I support clients with all areas of workforce pay, benefits, expenses, IR35/Off-Payroll Working, National Minimum Wage, and the Construction Industry Scheme. My advice covers support with HMRC enquiries, compliance, reducing tax, and establishing practical tax processes for employers. Most of my experience is with recruitment agencies where I can help them save money and de-risk. 
 
I enjoy gaming (board games plus computer games), spending time with close friends/family, and getting stuck into the technical side of tax.

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Overview

Live online course

3 hours

Construction Industry Scheme, Tax

Syllabus

  • An overview of the construction industry scheme
  • Key CIS concepts, including when the scheme applies, the definitions of mainstream and deemed contractors, and the role of subcontractors
  • Practical examples of mainstream and deemed contractor scenarios
  • The core obligations of CIS contractors, including verification, deductions, subcontractor statements, and HMRC reporting requirements
  • Construction contracts and construction operations: key definitions and considerations 
  • Recent CIS developments, including: payments made to public bodies now exempt, re-introduced nil return requirements, reinstated late-filing penalties, deliberate non-compliance liabilities 
  • Common risk areas and errors, including: treating workers as self-employed under CIS when they should be employed and subject to PAYE, failing to apply CIS to transactions between group companies, incorrectly disapplying CIS where PAYE is operated elsewhere in the supply chain, incorrect treatment of payments to recruitment agencies and umbrella companies, sole trader contractors failing to meet their CIS obligations 

How to access

Purchase securely online, and we’ll send you further instructions and your booking confirmation explaining how to attend the live masterclass.

What previous attendees said

Average rating of ⭐ 4.5/5 

Here's what attendees said about our CIS masterclass in March 2026: 

"Filled and helped with various knowledge gaps." 

"The level of detail was excellent." 

"I liked that every detail was covered." 

"The use of case studies was helpful." 

Construction Industry Scheme: updates and practical implications
Live online course

Construction Industry Scheme: updates and practical implications

3 hours

£90.00
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