Specialist advice for GP Medical Practices

Working within the NHS, resources and funding are always going to be critical to your general practice, but so is getting the correct financial and accounting advice to guide you through the myriad of conditions, rules and restrictions.

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National Insurance as a GP

Am I paying too much National Insurance?

Many GPs may have at least two sources of income:

Practice income
Salaried income

Both these sources of income are liable to national insurance contributions (NICs). A GP will pay NICs on any salary as well as on their practice income.

There is, however, a maximum amount of National Insurance Contributions which any individual tax payer has to pay in any year.

However, in our experience, it is not uncommon for this annual maximum to be missed by an inexperienced or non specialist accountant. If the accountant does not check that the annual maximum has been exceeded the GP will pay more national insurance than is due.

The Inland Revenue has no procedure to prevent this from happening and it would not be unusual for a GP to pay £2,500 per annum in unnecessary contributions.

Even if you pay the extra there will be no additional benefits for these additional contributions.

We can make sure you do not overpay and can reclaim if you have

One of the first things we will do when appointed to act for a GP is to check what National Insurance Contributions are being paid.

If contributions have been overpaid in the past we are able to reclaim the overpayment. There is a 4 year limit in reclaiming National Insurance Contributions where clients have paid in error.

Contact us for specialist medical accountancy services for GP Medical Practices

If you’re looking to plan your finances for the future or trying to find an answer to a problem then get in touch today.

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What our clients say…

Tracy Ford, Practice Manager

We have been with Nichols & Co for over a year now. Very smooth transition with good communication at all times. We found them very professional and their knowledge of general practice is very reassuring. They make what can be complex situations easy to understand.

They have also introduced us to a Personally Administered Items claim review service, which has helped us not only making a retrospective claim for the missed income but also delivering improvement in our PAI income going forward.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent, friendly, reliable accountancy service.

Dr William Jasper, GP Partner

We have received an excellent service since we moved to Nichols & Co. The transition has been the most hassle-free and transparent. They are always very helpful with any queries you might have and have a very good working knowledge of General Practice and are keenly aware of the challenges Practices face within the changing environment of the NHS.

We have been very impressed by the way Nichols & Co continue to deliver the range of services they provide from Accounts to Tax and NHS Pension advice.

At the year-end meetings, the accounts are presented in an understandable format without any unnecessary jargons. We have found Practice consultation and advice on Practice as well as personal tax matters from Nichols & Co specifically helpful.

We would not hesitate to recommend them to other GP Practices.

Drs R and N Nair

Nichols & Co have been our accountants for the last 6 years and we always feel that we are a valued client of theirs. They respond promptly to any queries you have either via email or telephone or if need be, in person. Each year Debra visits me at my practice and takes time to go through the accounts with me so that I really understand them, helping me make better decisions.

In 2017, we moved into new premises, and Nichols and Co were able to assist me with claiming back a large amount of tax on the refurbishment of our new premises.

Our practice has changed a great deal over the last few years and having the support of a good accountant has been a great help. I would recommend them without reservations.

GP Partner, London

Nichols and Co have provided high standard medical accountancy services to our GP practice for many years.

They are experienced in their field and provide a dedicated partner who attends our annual financial partnership meeting. This meeting allows time for all involved to raise queries regarding issues such as tax and pension. Additionally, wider comparisons are made with local and national figures. Queries raised at other times are dealt with in a professional and time efficient manner.

I can recommend them.