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State pension
donny_jim
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In 2012 my wife got a pension forecast which stated she had 30 qualifying yrs up to April 2011, due to the new state pension she got a new forecast in 2015 this stated she had 31 qualifying years. We now gather there is a minimum amount you must earn before qualifying for pension credits. The booklet for 2014/15 states a minimum of £5772. But what was the minimum amount for yr ends 2012/13/14. As she did not stop working until Aug 2015 why does she only have 31 qualifying years not the 33 yrs we expected. Have written to hmrc but not got a satisfactory answer up to now.
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If you google 'Lower earnings limit' you'll find all the info you need.
I'd also recommend getting an online pension forecast as that will show you exactly which years you have and details of years that are short.0 -
Historical rates and thresholds found here https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/516787/Table-a4.pdf
She needs to get a full NI record as she may have some part years that can be made up.0
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