Employer National Insurance & the Employment Allowance

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About Course

Employers pay secondary Class 1 National Insurance on employees’ earnings above a threshold, plus Class 1A on most benefits. This course explains the 2026 to 2027 rates and thresholds, the reliefs for under-21s and apprentices, the Employment Allowance of up to £10,500, who can and cannot claim it, and worked examples to estimate costs.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course summarises HMRC guidance for the 2026 to 2027 tax year as published on GOV.UK. Rates change each April. It is not tax advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know the 2026 to 2027 employer National Insurance rate and secondary threshold Apply the reliefs for employees under 21 and apprentices under 25 Check eligibility for the Employment Allowance and how it works Estimate the employer cost of a new hire

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • How employer National Insurance works
  • Worked examples
  • The Employment Allowance
  • Getting it right

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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