How long does a CIS refund take?

How long does a CIS refund take? There is no official CIS refund timescale. The refund comes only after you file your tax return, from 6 April 2027 for 2026-27. HMRC's general guidance says Self Assessment refunds usually arrive within 2 weeks of filing online. No. HMRC does not publish one for CIS. A sole trader's CIS refund is part of the Self Assessment tax return, so HMRC's general guidance on Self Assessment refunds is the nearest guide, and it is not a promise. Not while you are still trading as a sole trader. You claim it through your tax return after the tax year ends on 5 April. If you stop trading, form CIS40 may let you claim that year's deductions early. GOV.UK says security checks can add up to 12 more weeks, and to contact HMRC if you have not been paid after 14 weeks in total. HMRC's reply-time tool also shows current waiting times. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.