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Built for CIS subcontractors including rental income on the side

CIS subcontractors face more complexity than most sole traders: contractor statements, labour vs materials, CIS deductions, mixed private jobs and increasing MTD obligations. On top of that, many builders also earn property rental income — which usually means juggling multiple tools or spreadsheets.

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CIS handled correctly — from the start

Most accounting tools treat CIS as an add-on. Kletta treats it as a core use case. No spreadsheets. No manual re-grossing. No guesswork.

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Record CIS income with gross labour, materials, CIS deducted and net paid

 
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Upload and store CIS contractor statements
 
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Automatically track CIS tax already deducted (CIS suffered)

 

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See how CIS deductions affect your real tax position

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One place for CIS work and rental properties

Many builders own one or two rental properties alongside their construction business. With Kletta (Duo & Care plans), you can:

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Track sole trader business income and expenses
 
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Track UK property rental income and expenses
 
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Keep business and property records clearly separated
 
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Get a combined, accurate tax overview

Kletta Solo

Do your own CIS bookkeeping — the right way

For CIS subcontractors who want powerful software to manage their construction business income themselves.

  • MTD ITSA-ready digital records (business income)
  • Open banking connection (optional)
  • Manual or automated bank reconciliation
  • CIS-aware invoicing (labour & materials handled correctly)
  • Record CIS and non-CIS business income
  • CIS statement upload and storage
  • Receipt capture (business income & expenses)
  • Mileage tracking
  • Real-time tax overview (business income)

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Kletta Duo

CIS and property income with expert guidance

For CIS subcontractors who manage their bookkeeping but want confidence, expert support and the ability to include rental income.

  • Guided onboarding with a UK-based bookkeeper
  • Support for property rental income and expenses
  • Clear separation of business and property records
  • In-app chat support from a real human
  • Quarterly MTD health check meetings
  • Self Assessment preparation and review
  • Ongoing guidance on CIS deductions and tax position

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Kletta Care 

We handle your CIS and property bookkeeping for you

For CIS subcontractors who want their bookkeeping fully handled — for both their trade and rental income.

 

  • Open banking connection
  • Automatic transaction import
  • Bookkeeper performs bank reconciliation for you
  • Bookkeeper reviews and reconciles
  • CIS deductions tracked and checked
  • Ongoing bookkeeper review of business and property records

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Works for mixed CIS, private work and rental income

Builders rarely earn income from just one source.

Kletta supports:

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CIS income from contractors 
 
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Normal invoices for private customers
 
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Card payments (e.g. SumUp, Stripe)
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Bank transfers and cash income
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Rental income and property-related expenses

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means

Ready for MTD ITSA

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 Digital records

 

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 Quarterly updates

 

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 Clearer separation of income sources

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FAQ CIS Subcontractors

Can Kletta handle CIS deductions correctly?

Yes. Kletta treats CIS as a core use case, not an add-on.
You can record:

  • gross labour

  • materials

  • CIS deducted

  • net paid

Kletta automatically tracks CIS suffered and shows how deductions affect your real tax position.

Can I upload and store CIS statements in Kletta?

Yes. You can upload and securely store CIS contractor statements directly in Kletta, so everything is in one place if HMRC ever asks for evidence.

I do both CIS work and private jobs — is that supported?

Yes. Kletta supports mixed income, including:

  • CIS income from contractors

  • invoices for private customers

  • card payments (e.g. SumUp, Stripe)

  • bank transfers and cash income

Each income type is handled correctly to keep your records accurate and compliant.

Can I manage rental property income alongside my CIS work?

Yes. With Kletta Duo and Care, you can:

  • track CIS business income and expenses

  • track UK property rental income and expenses

  • keep business and property records clearly separated

  • see a combined, accurate tax overview

No need for separate software or spreadsheets.

Do I need to connect my bank account?

No. Connecting your bank account is optional for Solo and Duo.
You can:

  • use open banking for automatic transaction import
    or

  • manually record income and expenses

Either way, your records remain MTD ITSA-ready.

Is Kletta ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD ITSA)?

Yes. Kletta is built to support Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment requirements, including:

  • digital records

  • quarterly updates

  • clear separation of income sources

This makes MTD reporting and year-end tax far less stressful.

 

What’s the difference between Kletta Solo, Duo and Care?

  • Solo – You manage your CIS bookkeeping yourself using powerful, CIS-aware software.

  • Duo – You manage your books, with guidance and support from a UK-based bookkeeper.

  • Care – Your CIS and rental bookkeeping is handled for you end-to-end.

You can upgrade anytime as your needs change.

Is Kletta suitable if I’m VAT registered?

Yes. Kletta Care pricing is available for both:

  • non-VAT registered subcontractors

  • VAT registered subcontractors

Pricing adjusts based on your VAT status.

Why choose Kletta instead of a traditional accountant?

Most accountants charge high monthly fees and still expect you to do a lot of admin.
Kletta combines:

  • modern, CIS-aware software

  • optional real human bookkeeping support

  • clear pricing and upgrade paths

So you stay compliant without overpaying or overcomplicating things.

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