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Employment

National Insurance

A system of contributions paid by workers and employers to fund state benefits and the NHS.

Example

  1. 1

    Class 1 (employed), Class 2 (self-employed low earnings), Class 4 (self-employed main contributions).

Related terms

  • Allowances

    Personal Allowance

    The amount of income you can earn each year without paying income tax.

  • Self assessment

    Self Assessment

    A system where individuals report their income and pay any tax owed directly to HMRC.

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