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Pensions & NIC

State Pension forecasts & NIC checks for taxi drivers

State Pension forecasts and National Insurance checks for self-employed taxi drivers - so there are no gaps and no shocks later.

Pension forecasts included on Silver and Gold. Also available as a one-off (£150).

Self-employed drivers often focus on the next tax bill and leave the State Pension alone until it’s almost too late. National Insurance gaps, years of low profits, or periods off the road can all change what you’ll get later.

We complete State Pension forecasts and NIC contribution checks so taxi drivers in Belfast and Northern Ireland know where they stand - with time to act if needed.

Who should get a forecast

  • Drivers in their 40s and 50s who haven’t checked their NIC record in years
  • Anyone with gaps after illness, time abroad, or years below the NIC thresholds
  • Drivers planning to reduce hours and wanting a clear picture first
  • Clients already on Self Assessment with us who want the pension piece tied in

Read more in our insight: State Pension forecasts for self-employed drivers.

What’s included

On Silver and Gold monthly plans, a pension forecast is part of the package. Prefer a one-off? State Pension forecasts are also available à la carte at £150 - see services & fees.

We’ll explain the result in plain English: what your record shows, what it means for your pension age, and whether voluntary contributions or other steps are worth discussing.

Your Self Assessment profits drive Class 4 NIC. Keeping returns accurate and on time protects both your tax position and your contribution record. If HMRC letters mention NIC or pension-related issues, we can fold that into the same conversation as penalty appeals or general support.

Talk to us

Ring for a confidential chat, or refer a mate and earn £50 when they join.

Common questions

FAQs

Do self-employed taxi drivers pay National Insurance?

Yes - Class 2 and/or Class 4 depending on your profits. Gaps in your NIC record can affect your State Pension. We check where you stand.

What's a State Pension forecast?

A forecast shows what you might get based on your National Insurance record so far, and whether you need more qualifying years. We complete this on Silver and Gold, or as a one-off.

Can you help drivers across Northern Ireland?

Yes. We're based in Belfast and work with drivers across NI - and further afield by phone and email.

Refer a mate

Know a driver who dreads tax time?
Send them our way, pocket £50.

Our best clients come from a word in the cab office. Refer any self-employed driver and you get £50 cash when they join. They get a free first consultation.

1
Give us a call

Tell us who you're referring, or pass them our number.

2
They sign up

They start on any monthly plan. No catch, cancel anytime.

3
You both win

You get £50 cash once they complete their first payment. They get sorted with HMRC.

Your reward
£50 cash

for every driver you refer who joins

Ring to refer a mate

Referral reward paid once your referred driver completes their first monthly payment. Full terms provided on request.

Consultation fee is fully refundable if not happy

Ring for a confidential chat.

We'll talk through what we can do for you and give you an idea of the fees. Check out our reviews - we've built our business on referrals and happy clients.

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