£140/day CIS Take-Home Pay 2025-26
Weekly gross: £700 · Annual gross: £33,600 · Based on 240 working days
How your CIS deduction works
Your contractor deducts 20% from the labour portion of your payment each week (£140/week) and sends it to HMRC. You receive £560/week. At year-end you file a Self Assessment return. HMRC compares the £6,720 deducted against your true tax bill. Based on these figures you should receive a refund of approximately £1,073.
Full CIS tax breakdown, £140/day
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross earnings (labour) | £33,600 | £2,800 | £700 |
| CIS deducted at source (20%) | -£6,720 | -£560 | -£129 |
| Received weekly | £26,880 | £2,240 | £560 |
| Income Tax (true liability) | £4,206 | £351 | £81 |
| Class 2 NI (self-employed) | £179 | £15 | £3 |
| Class 4 NI (self-employed) | £1,262 | £105 | £24 |
| True annual net take-home | £27,953 | £2,329 | £538 |
| Year-end refund (est.) | +£1,073 | ||
Effective tax rate: 16.81% of gross. Figures assume no deductible business expenses. Allowable expenses (tools, van, fuel, PPE) will reduce income tax and increase any refund.
CIS take-home on £140/day in 2025-26
On £140/day, your annual gross is £33,600 (assuming 240 working days). Each week your contractor deducts 20% CIS, which amounts to £140/week, leaving you with £560/week in your account.
But the 20% CIS is only an advance tax payment. Your actual annual tax liability is £4,206 income tax plus £1,441 in self-employed NI (Class 2 and 4), totalling £5,647. Over the year HMRC receives £6,720 from your CIS deductions, so at year-end you should receive a refund of approximately £1,073.
Your true annual take-home, after settling all taxes, is £27,953 (£2,329/month, £538/week), giving an effective tax rate of 16.81%. Remember this assumes no business expenses; in reality, tools, vehicle costs, and PPE can significantly reduce your income tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a £140/day CIS subcontractor take home?
A CIS subcontractor earning £140/day (£33,600/year gross) receives £560/week at source after the 20% CIS deduction. The true annual net after income tax, Class 2 NI, and Class 4 NI is £27,953 (£2,329/month).
Will I get a CIS tax refund on £140/day?
Yes, on £140/day (£33,600/year), the 20% CIS deducted (£6,720) exceeds your true tax liability (£5,647). You should receive a refund of approximately £1,073 via Self Assessment.
What Class 4 NI does a £140/day CIS worker pay?
On £33,600/year, Class 4 NI is £1,262/year (6% on earnings £12,570 to £50,270, 2% above). Class 2 NI is £179/year (flat rate for self-employed earning above £12,570). Total self-employed NI: £1,441/year.
What is the effective tax rate for a £140/day CIS subcontractor?
On £33,600/year, total income tax (£4,206) plus self-employed NI (£1,441) gives an effective rate of 16.81% of gross earnings. This is your actual tax burden. The 20% CIS deduction is just an advance payment against this.
Do I need to file a Self Assessment tax return as a CIS subcontractor?
All CIS subcontractors must file a Self Assessment tax return each year by 31 January. This is how HMRC reconciles the 20% CIS deductions made by your contractor against your actual tax liability. On £140/day (£33,600/year gross), you would report your income, claim allowable business expenses (tools, vehicle, PPE, insurance), and either receive a refund or pay any shortfall. Failure to file results in automatic penalties starting at £100.
What business expenses can a £140/day CIS worker claim?
CIS subcontractors can deduct allowable business expenses from their taxable income before Self Assessment, reducing their income tax bill. Common deductible expenses include: tools and equipment (or capital allowances for larger items), vehicle costs (fuel, insurance, servicing, or the flat-rate mileage alternative of 45p/mile for the first 10,000 miles), PPE and safety equipment, public liability insurance, professional subscriptions, and a proportion of phone costs. On £33,600/year, every £1,000 of legitimate expenses reduces income tax by £200 at basic rate, increasing your true annual net beyond £27,953.
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