Voluntary Class 2 NI Contributions

Marvqn1

When I did my tax return recently, it asked me if I want to pay voluntary Class 2 NI Contributions. I said yes, but I can't see anywhere to pay the bill.

I asked about this on the online chat. It showed a page that asks for an 18 digit number but I don't know where to find that number. In previous years, I wasn't asked for an 18 digit number. Has this changed?

Also, when it says the deadline is 31st January for paying Class 2 NI Contributions, is that the deadline they have to recieve the payment by, not the deadline for paying it?

Dazed_and_C0nfused

Marvqn1 said:

When I did my tax return recently, it asked me if I want to pay voluntary Class 2 NI Contributions. I said yes, but I can't see anywhere to pay the bill.

I asked about this on the online chat. It showed a page that asks for an 18 digit number but I don't know where to find that number. In previous years, I wasn't asked for an 18 digit number. Has this changed?

Also, when it says the deadline is 31st January for paying Class 2 NI Contributions, is that the deadline they have to recieve the payment by, not the deadline for paying it?

It's part of your Self Assessment calculation.

Have you checked that to make sure it is shown?

I believe you have to pay by 31 January.

eskbanker

Dazed_and_C0nfused said:

Marvqn1 said:

Also, when it says the deadline is 31st January for paying Class 2 NI Contributions, is that the deadline they have to recieve the payment by, not the deadline for paying it?

I believe you have to pay by 31 January.

Surely in the context of the question of 'payment needs to reach HMRC by 31 January' or 'pay by 31 January' then it's the former?

Ways to pay

Make sure you pay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by the deadline. You’ll be charged interest and may be charged a penalty if your payment is late.

The time you need to allow depends on how you pay.

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If the deadline falls on a weekend or bank holiday, make sure your payment reaches HMRC on the last working day before (unless you’re paying by Faster Payments or by debit or credit card).

https://www.gov.uk/pay-self-assessment-tax-bill