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Budget 2006


Introduction

Personal Taxation

Employee Taxation

Investment Reliefs

Capital Gains Tax

Trusts

National Insurance Contributions

Tax Credits

Inheritance Tax

Business Tax

Corporation Tax

Value Added Tax

Stamp Duty

Insurance Premium Tax

National Insurance Contributions


For employees' NIC, see Employee Taxation page.

Self-employed people pay:

* weekly Class 2 contribution of £2.10, unless they claim exception for small earnings (below £4,465).

* Class 4 NIC at 8% of taxable profits between £5,035 and £33,540. Profits over £33,540 will be charged at 1%. This is assessed and paid with the self-assessment income tax on profits.

Class 3 voluntary NIC may be paid at £7.55 per week by someone who is not in work but who wishes to maintain state pension rights.
 
Annual limits
Someone who is both employed and self-employed will pay Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 NIC. It is possible to apply for deferment of Class 4 so that the Class 1 paid on earnings can be taken into account. Class 4 will then be charged at only 1%, and the overall liability will be settled at a later date.