Monthly Archives: May 2016

Retirement age NI bonus

 When you reach the State Retirement Age (SRA) you stop paying Class 1 NIC contributions if you are employed, and Class 2 contributions if you are self-employed.  You will still have to pay Class 4 NIC, the most significant self-employed NIC charge, for the entire tax year during which you achieve the SRA. The next […]

What was in the Budget

Our government have selected their top-ten tax changes that come into effect from 6 April 2016. Just in case you need a refresher they are: 1.The personal allowance will increase to £11,000 and the higher rate threshold will increase to £43,000. 2.The marriage allowance, the tax free amount which people can transfer to their husband, […]