National Insurance
Employment Allowance
The National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Employment Allowance
16 October 2013
The NICs Bill has now been introduced to Parliament, starting the legal process to bring the Employment Allowance regulations into force for April 2014.
The Chancellor announced the creation of a NICs Employment Allowance in the 2013 Budget. This is planned to start on 6 April 2014 and moved a step closer to becoming law with the First Reading of the Bill on 14 October 2013. Businesses, Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs will be able to reduce their Employer Class 1 NICs bill by up to £2,000 per year. The Employment Allowance will be straightforward to claim using standard payroll software. More details on how to claim the Employment Allowance will be available in the New Year - there is no need to call HM Revenue & Customs or do anything to claim the Employment Allowance now.
Further information
GOV.UK website - NICs Bill
Corporate report on National Insurance: Employment Allowance
Employment Allowance guidance published
7 February 2014
Guidance has now been published on the Employment Allowance which becomes available from 6 April 2014. Eligible employers can reduce their Class 1 NICs bill by up to £2,000 each tax year.
The government has published key facts and detailed guidance to assist employers.
Even though it is only a few weeks before the Employment Allowance comes into effect, it is still awaiting Parliamentary approval. The NICs Bill was introduced to Parliament in October 2013.
Employment Allowance should be extended to domestic employers
26 February 2014
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals recently conducted a survey in respect of National Minimum Wage. During the promotion CIPP members asked the policy team why the new Employment Allowance was not open to domestic employers.
Some respondents acknowledged whilst increasing the NMW wage would be good for the economy and potentially encourage people off benefits and into work, the financial impact on
CIPP Policy News Journal
16/04/2014, Page 231 of 519
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