Susan Farmery

When completing my self-assessment form as I am self-employed, the form states: If your taxable profits are from £6,725 to £12,570, you will not need to pay Class 2 NICs. Your contributions are treated as having been paid to protect your entitlement to State Pension and certain benefits. So why, when my taxable profits were £8,819 (i.e. from £6,725 to £12,570), does it then say: Your self-employment record shows you owe: Class 2 NICs amount: £ 179.40 This is completely contradictory, surely? Totally confused, but not wanting to potentially lose out on my state pension, I ticked YES to 'Do you want to pay Class 2 NICs voluntarily?'. It then says 'ERROR'. 'There is a problem. Your profits are the same or above the small profit threshold, select "No" to 'Do you want to pay Class 2 NIC's voluntarily'. So do I owe £179.40 in Class 2 NICs or not? Surely it should say: Your self-employment record shows you owe: Class 2 NICs amount: £0? Is there an error in the form?