On Jul. 20, 2023, UK HMRC said the voluntary national insurance contributions deadline has been extended to Apr. 5, 2025, announced by government Jun. 12, 2023.
For individuals who want to fill gaps in NI record from Apr. 6, 2006 to Apr. 5, 2017.
Extending the voluntary NI contributions deadline until 2025 means people have more time to properly consider whether paying voluntary contributions is right for them.
Ensures no-one need miss out on possibility of boosting state pension entitlements.
UK HMRC extended voluntary national insurance deadline to Jul. 31, 2023 as per the written ministerial statement, following public concerns over original Apr. 5, deadline.
Follows UK HMRC Nov. 2022, updated the national insurance manual, see #154965.
Summary
Applies to those with national insurance gaps from Apr. 2006; voluntary contributions were due to rise Apr. 6, 2023, but payments by Jul. 31 will be at 2022-23 lower rate.
As part of new state pension transitional arrangements, taxpayers have been able to make voluntary contributions to any incomplete years between Apr. 2006-Apr. 2016,
UK HMRC urged taxpayers to address any gaps to help increase their state pension.
Eligible taxpayers can check their national insurance record and obtain a state pension forecast, to decide whether a voluntary national insurance contribution is worthwhile.
Jul. 2023 Extended Deadline
On Jul. 20, 2023, UK HMRC said the voluntary national insurance contributions deadline has been extended to Apr. 5, 2025, announced by government Jun. 12, 2023.
For individuals who want to fill gaps in NI record from Apr. 6, 2006 to Apr. 5, 2017.
Extending the voluntary NI contributions deadline until 2025 means people have more time to properly consider whether paying voluntary contributions is right for them.
Ensures no-one need miss out on possibility of boosting state pension entitlements.
