#2026/341The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Modification of Section 4A) Order 2026
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This statutory instrument modifies section 4A of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 to align National Insurance contribution rules with new provisions introduced by section 24 of the Finance Act 2026 in the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003. The changes ensure that the treatment of certain earnings and benefits for income tax purposes is mirrored in the calculation of Class 1 National Insurance contributions. The Order is made by the Treasury with the concurrence of the Secretary of State under powers granted by section 4A(9). It comes into force on 26 March 2026, one day after being laid before Parliament.
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Key Changes
- Modifies section 4A of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992
- Aligns National Insurance rules with amendments made by section 24 of the Finance Act 2026
- Ensures assimilation between income tax treatment and Class 1 NICs treatment
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Obligations
What this law requires
Modify section 4A of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 to align National Insurance contribution rules with Chapter 11 of Part 2 of the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 as inserted by section 24 of the Finance Act 2026
Ensure that the treatment of certain earnings and benefits for Class 1 National Insurance contribution calculation purposes mirrors the treatment established in the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 Chapter 11 (as amended by Finance Act 2026)
Apply the modifications to section 4A of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 with effect from 26 March 2026
Obtain and rely upon the Secretary of State's concurrence before the Treasury exercises powers under section 4A(9) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 to modify contribution rules