NATIONAL INSURANCE PAYMENTS are part of all taxpayers’ lives. As they’re currently under governmental review in some areas, let’s look at some of the overall information from the HMRC website.
National Insurance classes
The class you pay depends on your employment status and how much you earn, and whether you have any gaps in your National Insurance record.
| National Insurance class | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | Employees earning more than £157 a week and under State Pension age – they’re automatically deducted by your employer |
| Class 1A or 1B | Employers pay these directly on their employee’s expenses or benefits |
| Class 2 | Self-employed people – you don’t have to pay if you earn less than £6,025 a year (but you can choose to pay voluntary contributions) |
| Class 3 | Voluntary contributions – you can pay them to fill or avoid gaps in your National Insurance record |
| Class 4 | Self-employed people earning profits over £8,164 a year |
From HMRC website: https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance/national-insurance-classes
