Many clients are set up to pay the minimum tax and National Insurance, by paying a low wage and a monthly dividend. Whilst this is the most tax efficient way to pay yourself, if this is continued for many years there is a possibility you will under pay National Insurance and possibly not receive a full pension. If this is the case you can voluntarily top up your National Insurance contributions. Please check your NI contributions are ok by visiting www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record.
The latest news from PMC Partnership incorporating Pomfreys Accountants – 25th March 2024
From 6th April 2024 the National Minimum Wage for Employees 23 years and over will rise from £10.42 to £11.44. Please note this is the Employers legal responsibility to check their employees are earning at least this amount and inform the office to amend the payroll if required.