If you have more than one job you can avoid overpaying national insurance contributions by deferring some of your contributions if both of the following apply:

• you pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions with two or more different employers
• you expect to pay contributions on weekly earnings of at least £817 in one job or £956 in two jobs throughout the tax year

The deadline for applying for 2011/12 is 14 February 2012.

To apply you can complete form CA72A Application for deferment of payment of Class 1 National Insurance contributions or if you require further help please contact us.

The renewals for 2012/13 should be issued by HMRC shortly.