National Insurance Contributions 2014/15 (Historical) - Cutter & Co Chartered Accountants

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The following information is a historical record of National Insurance Contributions 2014/15 in the United Kingdom. The information was correct at the time of publication but may no longer be accurate.

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National Insurance Contributions

Self-employed people pay:

weekly Class 2 contribution of £2.75pw, unless they claim exception for small earnings (below £5,885). Can be paid monthly or six-monthly by direct debit
Class 4 NIC at 9% of taxable profits between £7,956 and £41,865. Profits over £41,865 are charged at 2%. Assessed and paid with the self-assessment income tax on profits

Class 3 voluntary NIC may be paid at £13.90pw by anyone not in work but who wants to maintain state pension rights.

Annual limits

Someone who is both employed and self-employed will pay Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 NIC. It is possible to apply for deferment of Class 4 so that the Class 1 paid on earnings can be taken into account. Class 4 will then be charged through self-assessment at only 2% rather than 9%, and any further liability will be settled at a later date.