The Employment Allowance can help eligible employers reduce their National Insurance costs by up to £10,500 each tax
Don’t forget to pay your Class 1A NICs
Employers are reminded that Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the 2025-26 tax year must be paid by 19
Understanding your National Insurance record
Your National Insurance record can be checked online to see what contributions and credits you have built up and whether
When to consider voluntary National Insurance
Many people are unaware that gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record can affect their entitlement to the State
National Insurance liability on benefits in kind
National Insurance contributions that relate to employee benefits are known as Class 1A National Insurance
Self-employed National Insurance
Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs). Class 4 NICs are payable
Filling in NIC contribution gaps
National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants to fill contribution gaps in their National Insurance record.
Check your National Insurance record
It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future entitlement to the State
Defer paying Class 1 National Insurance on a second job
Employees with a second job, third job or more may be able to defer or delay paying Class 1 National Insurance on their
National Insurance credits and Child Benefit
Claiming Child Benefit can provide an important benefit by granting National Insurance credits.
If you claim Child










