NIM16090 - Class 1A National Insurance contributions: Special Class 1A NICs cases: Cash payments liable for Class 1A NICs

Section 10 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (SSCBA 1992)

In general, Class 1 NICs are due on cash payments and Class 1A NICs are due on benefits. Occasionally, however, a cash payment may attract a Class 1A NICs liability. The following table lists those cash payments that can attract a Class 1A NICs liability. It also indicates where further guidance can be found on those particular payments.

Type of payment NIM Guidance
Relocation expenses above 拢8,000 NIM16275
Relocation expenses which are eligible expenses but which do not qualify for tax relief NIM06120 \nNIM16270
Gifts not provided by reason of the employment NIM16370