HMRC have launched a new online service allowing taxpayers to check and fill any gaps in their NICs record. The new tool takes the existing state pension forecast checking service one step further, bringing together data around gaps in an individual’s contribution record, and showing the effect of closing those gaps (by making voluntary contributions) on their state pension.
The new service allows individuals to choose which years they would like to pay and fill, and then pay and receive confirmation directly through the portal. The service is accessed via the personal tax account.
HMRC remind taxpayers and agents of the extended time limits to pay retrospective contributions: ‘Those who are eligible have until 5 April 2025 to pay voluntary contributions to make up gaps in their NI record between 6 April 2006 and 5 April 2018. From 6 April 2025, people will only be able to pay voluntary contributions for the previous 6 tax years, in line with normal time limits.’
HMRC have launched a new online service allowing taxpayers to check and fill any gaps in their NICs record. The new tool takes the existing state pension forecast checking service one step further, bringing together data around gaps in an individual’s contribution record, and showing the effect of closing those gaps (by making voluntary contributions) on their state pension.
The new service allows individuals to choose which years they would like to pay and fill, and then pay and receive confirmation directly through the portal. The service is accessed via the personal tax account.
HMRC remind taxpayers and agents of the extended time limits to pay retrospective contributions: ‘Those who are eligible have until 5 April 2025 to pay voluntary contributions to make up gaps in their NI record between 6 April 2006 and 5 April 2018. From 6 April 2025, people will only be able to pay voluntary contributions for the previous 6 tax years, in line with normal time limits.’
