Category: National Insurance

Employees with a second job, third job or more may be able to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance on their additional employment. This deferment can be requested when Class 1 National

Claiming Child Benefit can provide an important benefit by granting National Insurance credits. If you claim Child Benefit and your child is under 12, you will automatically receive National

If you are self-employed and your profits are above £12,570, you may need to pay Class 4 National Insurance, so it is important to understand how the rates and rules apply to you. Self-employed

Did you know a missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) record could reduce your State Pension, but you may still have time to put it right. Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) was a scheme

Working or claiming benefits in the UK? You may need to apply for a National Insurance number first. If you do not already have one, your NI number is essential for tracking tax, National Insurance

Employers must act now to meet the deadline for paying Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 to avoid HMRC penalties. These contributions are due by 19 July 2025 if paying by post, or by 22 July 2025 for

Employers must pay Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (post) or 22 July (electronic). These apply to perks like company cars and private health cover—late payment risks penalties from

Employers must pay Class 1A NICs on 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (22 July if paying electronically). Avoid penalties by meeting deadlines and using correct references. Employers are reminded of the

A reminder that increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers came into effect on 6 April 2025. The main rate of secondary Class 1 NICs has increased to

Self-employed individuals earning -12,570 or more annually must pay Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs). For 2024-25, rates are 6% on profits up to -50,270 and 2% above this. Certain

Even if you have never been employed, you might have been eligible for NI credits without realising it. For example, if you have been a carer for a sick or disabled person for more than 20 hours a

From 6 April 2025, employers will face a 1.2% rise in National Insurance contributions, alongside a lower NICs threshold. However, an increased Employment Allowance aims to ease the burden for small

Misplaced your National Insurance number? Do not worry! From checking payslips to using the HMRC app, there are many ways to recover it. If all else fails, you can request it via post. Here is

If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number, there are several ways to retrieve it. You can find your National Insurance number: On a document you already possess, such as a P60,

The upcoming increase in Employers- National Insurance Contributions (NICs) is set to have significant repercussions for UK businesses. Employers- NICs are essentially a tax on wages, paid by

As had been widely predicted, the Chancellor announced increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers. The main rate of secondary Class 1 NICs will

HMRC has issued a new press release reminding readers of a limited-time opportunity to enhance their State Pension. Currently, there is an opportunity for affected individuals to address gaps in their

Self-employed individuals are usually required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their annual profits exceed -12,570. For the 2024-25 tax year, Class 4 NIC rates are set at 6%

Employees with more than one job may be eligible to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance in certain situations. This deferment can be considered if any of the following apply: You pay

HMRC together with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued a press release urging tens of thousands of people to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension utilising Home

Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are -12,570 or more a year. Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year 2024-25 are 6% for

The Employment Allowance benefits eligible employers by reducing their National Insurance liability. The current allowance is -5,000. An employer can claim less than the maximum if this covers their

If you have lost or forgotten your National Insurance number there are a number of ways to locate it. Firstly, you could try and locate the number on paperwork such as your tax return, payslip or P60.

Directors are classed as employees and pay National Insurance on annual income from salary and bonuses that exceed the Primary Threshold. The annual threshold is -12,570 in the current 2024-25 tax

Employees with more than one job may be able to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance in certain circumstances.

This deferment can be considered when any of the following apply:

You pay

There is an online service available on HMRC to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. The service is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record

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Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs) if their profits are -12,570 or more a year.

Class 4 NIC rates for the tax year 2024-25 are 6% (2023-24:

Carer-s credit is a National Insurance credit that can help carers to fill gaps in their National Insurance record. Carers who don-t qualify for Carer-s Allowance may qualify for Carer-s Credit. This

There is an online service available on HMRC to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. The service is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record

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