Written Question·Treasury·UIN 60272

National Insurance Contributions: Gratuities

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025

Question

Mr Angus MacDonald

Liberal DemocratInverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the merits of the application of National Insurance contributions to tips paid by card.

Answer

James Murray
The method of payment of a tip does not determine whether National Insurance is due. National Insurance is not due on tips paid directly to the worker, or where the employer has no influence in the allocation of the tips. If an employer is involved in dec...

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