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National insurance gap costs
mjm69
Posts: 2 Newbie
Hi, I am told I have gaps in my NI record resulting in a shortfall of my forecast state pension. In being invited to fill these gaps by purchasing full years at approximately £940 a year I’m confused at how I can currently work part time and last year contribute £247 but still be awarded a full year.
Can anyone shed light on this very very murky world of contributions. Surely there is a minimum contribution level for all to meet each year?
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Credits from working are based on earning a minimum of £125 per week for the 25-6 tax year, you pay nothing until you earn £242 per week. There is no relationship between earned contributions and the cost of voluntary, it is just what it is.
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Plus your employer NI contributions, which will be higher than your £247.
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