Users' questions

Who do I contact about my National Insurance contributions?

Who do I contact about my National Insurance contributions?

0300 200 3500
HMRC National Insurance Contributions and Employer Office You can call the National Insurance Contributions Office on 0300 200 3500 if you’d prefer.

How do I query national insurance contributions?

If you cannot use speech recognition software, find out how to deal with HMRC if you have additional needs.

  1. Telephone: 0300 200 3500.
  2. Textphone: 0300 200 3519.
  3. Outside UK: + 44 191 203 7010.

Can I stop paying NI after 35 years?

People who reach state pension age now need 35 years of contributions (NICs) to get a full pension. But even if you’ve paid 35 years’ worth, you must still pay National Insurance if you’re working as it is a tax – one raising around £125 billion a year.

How is the amount of National Insurance calculated?

How much a person pays in National Insurance contributions depends on their combined income from all jobs worked and once the Self Assessment forms have been filled in for that year, HMRC will be able to calculate the amount of NI you will need to pay.

What is the current rate of National Insurance in the UK?

HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC) has full rates and thresholds for tax years: You can also use calculators and tables to check employees’ National Insurance. Employers pay Class 1A and 1B National Insurance once a year on expenses and benefits they give to their employees. The rate for the tax year 2019 to 2020 is 13.8%.

How much does an employer pay for National Insurance?

Employers and employees pay Class 1 National Insurance depending on how much the employee earns. You can view these earnings thresholds by week (table 1.1) or by month (table 1.2).

How is Class 1 national insurance deducted from pay?

Contribution rates. An employee’s Class 1 National Insurance is made up of contributions: deducted from their pay (employee’s National Insurance) paid by their employer (employer’s National Insurance)