Self-employed individuals pay Class 2 and Class 4 NIC and changes come into effect from 6 April 2024
Class 2 NIC will be abolished from 6 April 2024. Class 2 is currently is £3.45 per week where earnings exceed £12,570. This will save £179.40 for 2024/25 onwards and you will have credits for your national insurance contributions for your state pension.
You can still pay voluntary Class 2 NIC if your earnings are below £6,725 a year.
The current rate of Class 4 NIC is 9%: this reduces to 8% from 6 April 2024. Class 4 NIC is due on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. The rate for earnings over £50,270 remains at 2%.
If you have taxable self employed earnings excess of £50,270 the reduction in your NIC liability from 6 April 2024 will be £377 per year add to this the Class 2 saving then it’s an overall saving of just over £550.
There is more information on the HMRC website here or contact Sasha here