What information do I need to complete the Levy Return?

To complete your CITB Levy Return, you need payroll records, monthly HMRC CIS300 forms or CIS online returns, and purchase ledger data.

What must be reported on a Levy Return?

You must report your total wage bill (gross PAYE earnings for all employees and directors) and CIS subcontractor payments where CIS tax deductions have been made.

How can I submit my CITB Levy Return?

The easiest way to submit your Levy Return is online through the CITB Online Portal. It offers instant confirmation, step-by-step guidance, and allows you to track your assessment and levy balance.

What guidance does CITB provide for completing the Levy Return?

CITB provides guidance including: how to calculate your figures, a step-by-step guide to completing the return, and instructions on how to send it.

Don't Miss The CITB Levy Return Deadline On The 30th June 2026

Q: What is the CITB Levy Return?

The CITB Levy Return is the form that helps CITB calculate your annual levy payment and ensures your eligibility for funding. It must include details of your total wage bill and CIS subcontractor payments.

Don’t Miss the CITB Levy Return Deadline – Secure Your Access to Funding

Missed deadline = missed funding

Missing the CITB Levy Return deadline could cost your organisation access to valuable grants and training support. This guide outlines what’s required, how to submit, and why meeting the 30 June 2026 deadline is essential to remain eligible for CITB funding.

Key information
What is the CITB Levy Return?
What to Include in the Return?
What has changed since last year?
How to send the return?
Tools & Support
Important Notes for Employers
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Key information

Levy Period Covered: 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026
Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026
Consequences of Missing the Deadline:
- Training and NVQ grant payments blocked
- Course completions may be ineligible for funding
- Continued delays can lead to a full loss of grant entitlement by November 2026

What is the CITB Levy Return?

The Levy Return helps CITB calculate your annual levy payment and maintain your eligibility for funding.

Your return must report:

Total wage bill (gross PAYE earnings for all employees and directors)
CIS subcontractor payments, where CIS tax deductions have been made

You’ll Need:

Payroll records
Monthly HMRC CIS300 forms or CIS online returns
Purchase ledger data

What to include in the return

CITB Provides helpful guidance to assist you:

2026 Levy return how to calculate your figures
Step by step Levy Return guide – how to complete the actual return

What has changed since last year

CITB are now collecting information to better understand labour supply models in the construction industry. The figures supplied in Section 3b are collected for research purposes only and do not affect the Levy you will pay. Learn more about Section 3b, what to include, and why CITB collect this information.

How to send the return

Submit Online – It’s Easier and Faster

We highly recommend using the CITB Online Portal to file your return.

Get instant confirmation
Track your assessment and levy balance

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Important Notes for Employers

Even if you’re behind, now is the time to act.

Missed deadline = missed funding This period is your chance to get up to date and remain eligible for CITB grant funding.

Avoid delays: If your Levy Return isn’t submitted by the deadline, any training or qualifications completed after 30 June 2026 may not be eligible for grants.
You’re still responsible for payment for training or NVQs delivered, even if grant eligibility is blocked due to non-compliance. This is stated in your booking confirmation and our quote documentation.
Stay compliant to stay funded – missing the June 2026 deadline is a warning, but if you’re still not up to date by November, you risk losing access to all grant funding.
Once you’re up to date, you can rest assured that all of our CITB-approved products will be grant eligible, and we will automatically claim the grant on your behalf upon completion where eligible.

Need Help? Don’t let funding opportunities slip away, If you’re unsure how to complete the return or need guidance, contact us – We’re here to help you beat the 30 June 2026 deadline with confidence.

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