Your questions answered

The Levy Return

  1. Why do I have to complete the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Return?
  2. What period does the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Return cover?
  3. What happens if I do not complete the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Return?
  4. I do not have a trainee - do I have to complete the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Return?
  5. Why do I need to declare if I am a member of an employer organisation?
  6. The contractor I am working for has made deductions from me - why?

Calculations and what to include

  1. How do I work out the levy on payments to labour-only sub-contractors?
  2. What type of wages should be included on the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Return?
  3. Should I include payments to directors?
  4. Do we declare gross or net figures?
  5. Can we use our business financial year-end figures?
  6. Is VAT included?
  7. Will approximate figures suffice?

Definitions

  1. What is an 'Establishment'?
  2. What does the term 'Employer' mean?
  3. What is meant by 'labour-only'?
  4. What does 'supply and fix' mean?

Direct Debit

  1. How will I know when Direct Debit payments are to be taken from my bank account?
  2. Can I still pay by Direct Debit instalments even if I don’t complete a CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Return?
  3. Will I have to complete a Direct Debit mandate every year?
  4. Will I be charged any interest or administration charges if I pay by Direct Debit?
  5. Can I still claim Grant if I pay Levy by Direct Debit?

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