how much can i earn?

[bubbles4920]

i am signing on for my nat. insurance stamp and have been told that i can earn so much before an employer then has to pay it instead. i have been told it is about �70 but need to know an exact figure as i could be earning about �75. is the figure before or after tax too?

[Buenchico]

Class 1 National Insurance cuts in when your pre-tax earnings, as an employee, exceed �97 per week:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/T axes/BeginnersGuideToTax/BeginnersGuideToTaxAr ticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4015904&chk=izW7Qe

Chris

[antiguru]

I wouldn�t get excited about an employer paying it instead, though. You still pay it, but it is deducted from your pay before you see it.

[dzug]

There is another limit of �84 a week Once you reach this you will be creditted with NI contributions without having to pay anything.