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 – 16th August 2024
There will be 4 types of National Insurance for 24/25. Remember that you should not be paying NI when you reach pensionable age, with class 4 stopping in the year you reach this age.