Written Question·Treasury·UIN 60273

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, whether her Department has made an assessment of the merits of exempting tips paid by card from National Insurance contributions.

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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