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 – 1st October
If are a non tax payer earning below £12,570 you can earn up to £5,000 tax free of interest. If you are a basic rate tax payer earning over £12,570 up to £50,000 you can earn up to £1,000 of interest tax free.