Consultation on improving the collection of National Insurance contributions (NICs) from the self-employed.

Until 6 June 2008 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking feedback on a consultation document: Improving the collection of National Insurance contributions (NICs) from the self-employed.

The self-employed pay two classes of NICs through separate processes. HMRC believe that the proposals in the consultation document should streamline the processes resulting in reduced administration costs for the self-employed. HMRC would welcome responses from Agents on whether the proposals would represent an improvement on the current arrangements. Even brief responses would be appreciated, as the changes envisaged require significant one-off IT costs for HMRC to implement. The consultation can be found on the current HMRC consultations page:

Responses should be sent by email if possible to Paul Hannick
or by post to;

Paul Hannick
HMRC
Room 1E/08
100 Parliament Street
London
SW1A 2BQ