N · Glossary
National Insurance (NI)
Tax on earnings funding state pension and benefits — multiple classes.
National Insurance funds state pension and benefits. Class 1 (employees), Class 2 (self-employed, voluntary), Class 3 (voluntary top-up), Class 4 (self-employed profit-based). 35 qualifying years needed for full state pension.
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