Labour code used instead labour CIS so 20% outstanding on all customer invoices. Can I change original invoice to Labour CIS or record differently

Glad to see you in the Community, lorraine10.

Yes, you can change the original invoice if you haven’t filed the tax return. Manually open each one and then enter the correct labour code.

Here's how:

1. Open the invoice you're working on.
2. From there, add the CIS labour standard (20%) in the Product/Service field.
3. Click Save/Save and new.

If you haven’t activated the CIS, let’s go to the Account and Settings page to perform the task. This is to ensure you can track transactions using the correct code.

Here’s how:

1. Go to the Gear icon and choose Account and Settings under Your Company.
2. Tap the Advanced menu to select the Pencil icon for Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
   
3. From there, mark the box for Enable CIS and type in the UTR no., Employer’s PAYE reference no., and Accounts Office reference no.
   
4. Click Save and Done.

After turning on the Construction Industry Scheme, you’ll see the following information in QBO.

• We create the CIS accounts you need to track CIS.
• The CIS Centre will show under Taxes.
• We’ll ask for more information about the contractors and subcontractors.
• When you create CIS transactions, we'll track the CIS deductions.
• There are CIS reports and statements.

Then, add a contractor or subcontractor. Let me show the step by step process.

To set up a contractor:

1. Tap the Sales menu and choose Customers.
2. Hit the New customer menu to open the Customer Information window.
3. From there, fill in the field boxes and make sure to select is CIS contractor.
4. Enter their UTR number in the Tax info tab.
   
5. Click Save.

To add a subcontractor:

1. Go to Expenses to choose Suppliers.
2. Press the New supplier button to open the Supplier information window.
3. Key in the supplier’s data in the field boxes and mark the box for is CIS subcontractor.
   
4. Enter info in the CIS Information tab. HMRC will tell you all the information you need when you verify your subcontractor, including the CIS rate.
5. Click Save.

However, if the suppliers and customers are already added in QBO, edit the information and make sure each one is set to track the CIS. Check out the following Already using CIS in QuickBooks article and go directly to the Add a contractor and Add a subcontractor section for detailed steps.

If you’ve submitted the tax form, I suggest contacting our QBO Care Team. One of our agents, we'll assist in unfiling the form to make sure you’ll submit the correct one.

Here’s how:

1. Go to the Help icon at the top to select the Contact Us link.
2. This will open another window where you can enter the issue/topic.
3. Once done, click on the Let’s talk button to view the support information.
4. Choose how you want to contact our QBO Care Team: Start a chat or Call us.

You can bookmark the CIS in QuickBooks Online article for future reference. It outlines the instructions on how to create CIS transactions. Aside from that, it contains information about paying subcontractors, receiving payments, or creating transactions using the bank feeds.

Stay in touch if you have any other concerns or questions. I’ll be right here to answer them for you. Enjoy the rest of the day.