Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
#16
Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
Yes, but that could change at any time between you leaving the UK and reaching retirement age. You should keep up with any news and developments, and potentially be prepared to pay for additional years right up to the moment you retire. Also make sure the DWP has your current address so they can contact you.
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Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
I asked about any shortfall to HMRC regarding NIC and got a statement through back in January. They gave me a table of what I would need to back pay for the last 6 years (upwards of 4,000 GBP - assume these are Class 3). It only mentioned potential eligibility for paying class 2 on the reverse of one of the pages.
Incase anyone here is interested the deadline to pay for the 2010-2011 tax year without any penalty is 5th April 2019,and a final time limit of 5th April 2023.
Incase anyone here is interested the deadline to pay for the 2010-2011 tax year without any penalty is 5th April 2019,and a final time limit of 5th April 2023.
#18
Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
Yup, Class 3 is about £715/yr
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Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
You can recommence at any time, and have the opportunity to pay six years in arrears, but you are not obligated to do so. If you are eligible for Class 2 contributions you would be recommended to pay the arrears because they are a bargain, around £143/yr. From 2018 Class 2 is no longer going to be an option for expats, and Class 3 contributions (which everyone is assuming will be the alternative), run £730/yr, so grabas many "Class 2 years" as you can!
You have apply for and request Class 2 contributions, but if you were employed before and after you emigrated you should be approved easily.
You have apply for and request Class 2 contributions, but if you were employed before and after you emigrated you should be approved easily.
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Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
Muchas Gracias MEOW
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Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
i moved to the us in 2006 - and paid voluntary class3 for the 10 years i was there - but i now realize that i was probably eligible for class 2 - is there anything i can do?
#22
Re: Completing N138 to pay National Insurance whilst overseas - which class?
Contact the DWP and ask them. I wouldn't be too optimistic though.