Changes to NIC from January 2024

A reminder that the main rate of Class 1 Employee National Insurance contributions (NIC) will be reduced from 6 January 2024. This change will see Class 1 NICs reduced by 2% from 12% to 10% in a

NIC changes for the self-employed

In the recent Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced two important changes to National Insurance contributions (NIC) for the self-employed.

The first change concerns the removal of Class 2 NICs

NIC changes for employees from 6 January 2024

In the recent Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced a significant change to National Insurance contributions (NIC) for employees.

There will be a cut in the main rate of Employee National

Filling gaps in National Insurance record

National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants to fill gaps in their National Insurance record. This can assist taxpayers to build up the number of qualifying years of National Insurance

Checking your National Insurance record

HMRC offers an online service to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. In order to use the service, you will need to have a Government Gateway account. If you don’t have an

Class 2 and 4 NIC for the self-employed

There are two types of National Insurance contributions (NICs) payable by most self-employed people. These are known as Class 2 NICs and Class 4 NICs.

Class 2 NICs are paid by all self-employed

Filling gaps in your NIC record

National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants fill gaps in their National Insurance record. This can assist taxpayers in building up the number of qualifying years of National Insurance

National Insurance credits

National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants fill gaps in their National Insurance record. This can assist taxpayers to build up the number of qualifying years of National Insurance

Deadline to top-up NIC contributions extended

In certain circumstances it can be beneficial to make voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to increase your entitlement to benefits, including the State or New State Pension.

Usually,

Check your NIC record

HMRC offers an online service to check your National Insurance Contributions (NIC) record online. In order to use the service, you will need to have a Government Gateway account. If you don’t have an