turn down for NI credits for 2020-2017

Lalibona

I have applied to transfer NI credits  from my husband who was working and claiming child benefit.This is for 2010-2017 I felled up the form and got the response that I am unsuccessful because my clim was I  late and did not give a reason why I was late . any advice or help as to what the next step is 

sheramber

You need to state why you did not apply within the time limit

Transferring entitlement to credits for parents and carers

Time limits for application
Your application should be made before the end of the tax year (5 April) following the relevant period for which you want to transfer the credits. For example, if the transfer period is in the 2016 to 2017 tax year you should apply for a transfer before 5 April 2018.  If the time limit has passed still complete the application form giving the reason why you did not apply on time.  If the circumstances are reasonable HMRC can still award the credits as long as you meet the transfer conditions. These are:
• you reach State Pension age after the relevant period
• the person registered for Child Benefit cannot get credits because their earnings were equal to or above the qualifying earnings factor for that year
• you were living with the person who was registered for Child Benefit for the relevant period and you were sharing the care for a child under the age of 12
• you would have been able to register for Child Benefit if your spouse, partner or civil partner had not registered for it

Lalibona

Hi
I did not know we can transfer the credits before listening to Martin Lewis. 

Phoenix72

Do any of the stated conditions apply to you.

Generaĺly, "I didn't know", is not going to work.