Not working and now Ni contributions demand letter

AG47

Just had a letter saying our records show you have not paid class 2 ni contributions

They are going to send a debt collection agency.

Well I've not been working last few years, I did tell them.

What should I do now?

AG47

Is it compulsory to pay even if your not working?

Guest101

No, but if you're self employed then you need to

Norman_Castle

Contact them and explain why you haven't paid. They normally send me a letter requesting payment. Have you been receiving these?
Depending on your income you may not be liable. Check you have enough years for a full pension before choosing not to pay.

Class 2 NICs are currently flat-rate weekly contributions (£2.80 per week in 2015/16). They are liable to be paid for every week or partial week of self-employment in a tax year, if the person's profits for that tax year equal or exceed the Small Profits Threshold (£5,965 in 2015/16).11 Dec 2015

AG47

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Contact them and explain why you haven't paid. They normally send me a letter requesting payment. Have you been receiving these?
Depending on your income you may not be liable. Check you have enough years for a full pension before choosing not to pay.

Class 2 NICs are currently flat-rate weekly contributions (£2.80 per week in 2015/16). They are liable to be paid for every week or partial week of self-employment in a tax year, if the person's profits for that tax year equal or exceed the Small Profits Threshold (£5,965 in 2015/16).11 Dec 2015

Thanks what is the best email to tell them please?

Norman_Castle

Heard of google?

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/national-insurance-enquiries-for-employees-and-individuals

Mackhie

Same thing has just happened to my wife.

Did you have any notifications of money owed prior to the one threatening to send the debt to a debt collection agency?