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Glasgow accountants helping builders, trades & charities with tax returns, CIS, bookkeeping and accounts. Reliable support across the UK.

21/10/2026

🚧 Umbrella company fails to pay HMRC? The bill could come to you.

Using an umbrella company doesn’t remove all your PAYE risk.

Since 6 April 2026, HMRC can recover unpaid PAYE from:

👉 The agency contracted to supply workers to the end client.
👉 The end client, where no agency is involved.

The umbrella company remains responsible too. These rules cover new and existing labour supply chains.

For construction businesses using umbrella workers, now is the time to:

✅ Map your labour supply chain.
✅ Check who employs and pays your workers.
✅ Request evidence of PAYE compliance.
✅ Review contracts and keep clear records.

Outsourcing payroll doesn’t remove your responsibility to check.

📩 Unsure where your business stands? Message Hamish Accountancy Ltd to discuss your payroll records and compliance checks.

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08/10/2026

CIS does not automatically mean VAT reverse charge. Check the relevant conditions before issuing each construction invoice.

29/09/2026

Don't get caught out by Making Tax Digital. If you're a sole trader or landlord earning £50k+, HMRC may already be signing you up, and your first quarterly update is due 7 November 2026.

• Right software
• Digital records
• Zero stress

Book your free initial consultation now and let Hamish Accountancy Ltd get you sorted.

28/09/2026

HMRC will target inaccurate CIS returns in October — high impact, confirmed

HMRC says it will write during October 2026 to CIS contractors whose monthly returns appear incorrect. Its three main concerns are outdated deduction rates, failure to separate materials from labour, and figures that do not agree with invoices, payroll or accounting records.

25/09/2026

🏗️ Are you completing plenty of jobs but still wondering where the profit has gone?

The problem may begin with one simple pricing mistake: confusing mark-up with profit margin.

They are not the same—and the difference can significantly affect what your construction business actually earns.

See the example below 👇

16/09/2026

5 signs your CIS isn’t being managed properly

Small CIS mistakes can quickly become expensive problems for construction businesses.

Here are 5 warning signs:

15/09/2026

Construction Owner? These 5 Red Flags Mean You're Wasting Time on Bookkeeping — See How to Fix It (Free Guide)

02/09/2026

Seven business costs construction tradespeople often forget

Are all your legitimate business costs making it into your Self Assessment records?

Self-employed contractors and subcontractors commonly overlook:

✅ Qualifying business mileage and site travel
✅ Safety boots, hard hats, hi-vis and other PPE
✅ Tools, blades, batteries and consumables
✅ The business share of phone and internet costs
✅ Training related to their existing trade
✅ Public liability and tools insurance
✅ Eligible costs for working from home

For example, a self-employed joiner with qualifying mileage, PPE, tools, insurance and business phone costs could have several thousand pounds of legitimate expenses missing from the records.

That does not mean receiving the same amount as a tax refund. Allowable expenses reduce taxable profit, and the actual tax effect depends on your circumstances.

Remember:

• Keep receipts and invoices
• Record costs paid personally
• Maintain a mileage log
• Do not claim ordinary clothing
• Do not assume every journey from home to a site qualifies
• Do not claim mileage rates and actual vehicle running costs for the same vehicle

At Hamish Accountancy Ltd, we help construction contractors and subcontractors maintain reliable records and report their allowable expenses correctly.

Send us a message if you would like to discuss your construction bookkeeping, CIS or Self Assessment requirements.

General information only—not personalised tax advice. Different rules apply to limited companies and employees.

26/08/2026

⚠️ Are you getting close to the VAT threshold?

VAT registration isn’t based on your financial year. You need to monitor your taxable turnover on a rolling 12-month basis.

If you cross the £90,000 threshold, missing the registration deadline could mean VAT becoming due on invoices where you never charged it.

For contractors and subcontractors, VAT can become even more complicated when CIS and the Domestic Reverse Charge are involved.

📌 Don’t wait until year-end. Check your rolling turnover every month.

At Hamish Accountancy Ltd, we specialise in supporting construction businesses and charities with VAT, CIS and accounting compliance.

📩 Concerned about your VAT position? Send us a message for a straightforward discussion.

Address

12B Boghead Road
Glasgow
G664EE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

07494403948

Website

http://www.hamishaccountancyltd.com/

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