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(1)This section applies to any Class 2 contribution [F1under section 11(6)] paid in respect of a week falling within a tax year (“the contribution year") earlier than the tax year in which it is paid (“the payment year").
(2)Subject to subsections (3) [F2and (4)] below, the amount of a contribution to which this section applies shall be the amount which the earner would have had to pay if he had paid the contribution in the contribution year.
(3)Subject to subsections [F3(4) and (6)] below, in any case where—
(a)the earner pays an ordinary contribution to which this section applies after the end of the tax year immediately following the contribution year; and
(b)the weekly rate of ordinary contributions for the week in respect of which the contribution was payable in the contribution year differs from the weekly rate applicable at the time of payment in the payment year,
the amount of the contribution shall be computed by reference to the highest weekly rate of ordinary contributions in the period beginning with the week in respect of which the contribution is paid and ending with the day on which it is paid.
(4)The [F4Treasury] may by regulations direct that subsection (3) above shall have effect in relation to a higher-rate contribution to which this section applies subject to such modifications as may be prescribed.
F5(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6)The [F4Treasury] may by regulations provide that the amount of any contribution which, apart from the regulations, would fall to be computed in accordance with subsection (3) F6... above shall instead be computed by reference to a tax year not earlier than the contribution year but earlier—
(a)F7... than the payment year; F8...
F8(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8)In this section—
“ordinary contribution” means a contribution [F10of the amount specified in section 11(6)]; and
“higher-rate contribution” means a contribution [F11of an amount provided for in regulations under section 11(8)].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 12(1) inserted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(2), 36
F2Words in s. 12(2) substituted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(3), 36
F3Words in s. 12(3) substituted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(4), 36
F4Word in s. 12(4)(6) substituted (1.4 1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 3 para. 13; S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)
F5S. 12(5) omitted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by virtue of National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(5), 36
F6Words in s. 12(6) omitted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by virtue of National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(6)(a), 36
F7Words in s. 12(6)(a) omitted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by virtue of National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(6)(b), 36
F8S. 12(6)(b) and preceding word omitted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by virtue of National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(6)(c), 36
F9S. 12(7) omitted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by virtue of National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(7), 36
F10Words in s. 12(8) substituted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(8)(a), 36
F11Words in s. 12(8) substituted (with effect in relation to a Class 2 contribution in respect of a week in the tax year 2015-16 or a subsequent tax year) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2015 (c. 5), Sch. 1 paras. 4(8)(b), 36
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 12(3) excluded (5.4.2023) by S.I. 2001/1004, reg. 61B(6A) (as inserted by The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/309), regs. 1, 3(3))
C2S. 12(3) excluded (5.4.2023) by S.I. 2001/1004, reg. 65BA(2)(4) (as inserted by The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/309), regs. 1, 4(1))
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