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Extra tax on NI saving for Pensioners?

Hi All, I know that if I continue working after State Pension Age that I no longer have to pay NI on my salary, but is there any extra tax to pay, or does the 'normal' NI deduction just get added to my take home pay? I think I know the answer, but wanted to check. TIA. 

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  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    edited 17 April 2022 at 6:20PM
    You stop paying NI at state pension age. It's not clear whether the 1.25 % for the NHS will apply to state pensioners. Nothing is added to take home pay as such - Just one less deduction.
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  • zagfles
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    Alter_ego said:
    It's not clear whether the 1.25 % for the NHS will apply to state pensioners.
    It is clear - it won't apply this tax year but will next


  • zagfles
    zagfles Posts: 21,686 Forumite
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    PeterLH said:
    Hi All, I know that if I continue working after State Pension Age that I no longer have to pay NI on my salary, but is there any extra tax to pay, or does the 'normal' NI deduction just get added to my take home pay? I think I know the answer, but wanted to check. TIA. 
    Tax is assessed on income before NI deductions, so NI deductions make no difference to tax.

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