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New queries, issue 4557

05 July 2016
Issue: 4557 / Categories: Forum & Feedback

National Insurance;  Property division; Dividend dated; Flat rate changes.

National Insurance

Confusion over payment of the correct class 4 National Insurance in 2015/16

Some clients had class 2 and class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs)deferment in place because they were employed and members of a partnership. The deferment was removed from April 2015 and HMRC wrote saying: ‘When you complete your 2015-16 self-assessment return from 6 April 2016 and self-assessment returns in future HMRC will use the information they already hold and the information you provide in your tax return to let you know any class 2 and class 4 National Insurance you need to pay. A breakdown of all the amounts to be paid will be displayed on your self-assessment calculation.’

I have spoken to the agent dedicated helpline and the NIC deferment offices both of which told me that it was the other office’s responsibility. I would be grateful for readers’ thoughts...

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