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What is Employment Allowance?

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March 12, 2025

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What is Employment Allowance?

Employment Allowance enables eligible employers to reduce their National Insurance bill by up to £4,000 each year.

HMRC's resource provides further details on checking if you're eligible, how and when to make a claim and what to do after you've made a claim.

<p>Employment Allowance enables eligible employers to reduce their National Insurance bill by up to £4,000 each year. <br></p><p>HMRC's resource provides further details on checking if you're <a href="https://www.gov.uk/claim-employment-allowance/eligibility" target="_blank">eligible</a>, <a href="https://www.gov.uk/claim-employment-allowance/how-to-claim" target="_blank">how</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/claim-employment-allowance/when-to-claim" target="_blank">when</a> to make a claim and what to do <a href="https://www.gov.uk/claim-employment-allowance/after-youve-made-a-claim" target="_blank">after you've made a claim</a>. </p>

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