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How is Class 4 NI Calculated?

Hello knowledgeable ones!!

Can someone explain how Class 4 NI is calculated, specifically is it:

INCOME
LESS HMRC PERSONAL ALLOWANCE (IE £8,105)
LESS ALLOWABLE EXPENSES
LESS LOWER LIMIT THRESHOLD (£7,605)
BALANCE @ 9%

Or is HMRC personal allowance not deducted before calculating Class 4 NI??

Many thanks.

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  • roger_c
    roger_c Posts: 320 Forumite
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    The income tax personal allowance is not deducted. Very simplified example:-

    Say your profits (income less expenses) are £30,000.
    Deduct Class 4 lower profits limit: -£7,605
    'NICable' profits: £22,395

    Class 4 Due: £22,395 x 9% = £2,015.55
  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
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    JohnBoy59 wrote: »
    Hello knowledgeable ones!!

    Can someone explain how Class 4 NI is calculated, specifically is it:

    INCOME
    LESS HMRC PERSONAL ALLOWANCE (IE £8,105)
    LESS ALLOWABLE EXPENSES
    LESS LOWER LIMIT THRESHOLD (£7,605)
    BALANCE @ 9%

    Or is HMRC personal allowance not deducted before calculating Class 4 NI??

    Many thanks.
    Only the lower profits limit is deducted. Not the personal allowance.

    http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/rates/nic.htm
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • Many thanks guys.
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