HMRC Self Assessment

[AdoptedBumpkin]

So, this is on behalf of a relative. If you've earned less than £1000 from self-employment, are you still able to pay National Insurance for the tax year?

Bumping hopefully

You can pay voluntary class 2 contributions is that what you're asking?

Sort of, but I think they want to pay Class 2 as they are cheaper.

Not sure I understand the situation. What other class do they think they should pay? Class 2 is what I wrote?

Ah, sorry I understand my mistake now. I guess they'll have to pay voluntary...

When you complete your self assessment tax return, it asks if you want to pay voluntary class 2, it's very easy.

If you earn under £5000 you can choose not to pay the the voluntary class 2

Yes you can pay the class 2 if you have a self employment, it is cheaper than the voluntary class 3 for non self employed

The NI person I spoke to said that if you earn just £1, you can pay NI for that year.

Thanks for your posts, I'll pass this on.