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Forum: USA
Mar 25th 2023, 11:42 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

I expect to retire in the next 1-3 years. I can decide the exact timing. Are there employment requirements to be able to make a full years payment and still get credit for the full year?
Forum: USA
Mar 25th 2023, 11:32 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Guess I shouldn't have used USPS, ShipBob says:

There is one major con to using USPS for shipping to the UK: tracking packages no longer works once they leave the US. USPS packages are transferred...
Forum: USA
Mar 25th 2023, 11:28 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Sent mine in via USPS, 3-5 days for delivery. That was on March 15th. But the tracking says:Label Created, not yet in systemA status update is not yet available on your package. It will be available...
Forum: USA
Mar 13th 2023, 1:54 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Just talked to HMRC again. I was told the CR83 needs to be in by April 5th. The payment deadline is 31st July. Previously they also told me that payment could be after that date if the are still...
Forum: USA
Mar 13th 2023, 4:28 am
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Does anyone know the Class 2 rates for 2016/17 to 2022/23?

The Class 3 rates are shown in my NI record and have been uprated to the current rate for years before the current and previous two...
Forum: USA
Mar 11th 2023, 6:43 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Glasgow Girl and tdrinker, thanks for your answers.


Interesting, why would gaps in employment be an issue? I have been continuously resident in the USA for 28 years with just occasional short...
Forum: USA
Mar 11th 2023, 4:24 am
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

I am completing the CF38. Question 18 asks about employment. Specifically the notes ask for:

the dates of paid or unpaid leave in the UK or overseas

Is this asking for all holidays ever taken...
Forum: USA
Mar 10th 2023, 3:05 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

I was confused about who I was calling. I was calling HMRC on the 0300 200 3500 number. In any case, I called back at 2:45 pm UK time today. It was an hour and 10 minute wait for me too. The person I...
Forum: USA
Mar 9th 2023, 4:17 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Anyone know the wait times to get through to DWP? I called at 8:30 am (12:30 am here in Nevada). I waited 50 minutes and gave up.
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2023, 8:31 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Yes, I agree what's done is done and probably more trouble than it's worth to fix.

I will look again and see if it gives me a number of years I need to contribute. Glasgow Girl's calculation also...
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2023, 7:28 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

I met those conditions. So, some of the Class 3 should have been Class 2. Trying so sort that out now seems like a long shot.

Going forward I am still employed and for the years I would be...
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2023, 6:58 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

Looks like I have been paying Class 3 instead of Class 2. That's a whole big mess to sort out now since it was 12/13 years ago that I paid.
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2023, 6:50 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

How am I being quoted 824.20 a year when Pulaski says 160 a year and 52 * 5.29 = 275.08 ?!
Forum: USA
Mar 8th 2023, 3:45 pm
Replies: 758
Views: 226,356
Posted By Prog1

Re: Class 2 NI abolished. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributio

I only came across this thread a couple of days ago! I was in a bit of a panic thinking I was not "grandfathered in" with my existing 30 years of Class 1 and 2 contributions. Eventually, I managed to...
Forum: USA
Jun 11th 2011, 7:06 pm
Replies: 195
Views: 72,740
Posted By Prog1

Re: Quiet disclosure of FBAR

Anyone know the real story on FBAR's and SIPP's/Personal Pensions?

I asked in another thread: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7975534&postcount=125 and got the answer: '2. No, a UK...
Forum: USA
Sep 30th 2009, 4:04 am
Replies: 144
Views: 43,539
Posted By Prog1

Re: Getting at UK Pension fund?

Can you tell us who they are?
Forum: USA
Sep 27th 2009, 7:47 pm
Replies: 144
Views: 43,539
Posted By Prog1

Re: Getting at UK Pension fund?

Any SIPP experts here?

I am trying to answer these questions:

1. Is UK-residency a rule requirement when setting up a SIPP? I have seen SIPP providers who require you to be a resident when...
Forum: USA
Jul 8th 2008, 5:02 am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,262
Posted By Prog1

Re: US/UK Social Security arrangments information

The table of Voluntary contributions I gave in my first post is for those who 'reached state pension age on or after 24 October 2004'. If you 'reached state pension age before 24 October 2004',...
Forum: USA
Jul 8th 2008, 4:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,262
Posted By Prog1

Re: US/UK Social Security arrangments information

To be sure she should check with US social security.

My take is that you need at least 40 credits to qualify for the minimum US Social Security but that UK years can also be credited towards that...
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2008, 10:29 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 4,262
Posted By Prog1

Re: US/UK Social Security arrangments information

My understanding is that the UK pension is uprated by inflation for USA residents (but not for Australia, Canada etc). Under the recent pension reforms the pension is planned to be indexed by...
Forum: USA
Jun 4th 2008, 6:23 am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,262
Posted By Prog1

US/UK Social Security arrangments information

Hello, I have been investigating Pensions/social security arrangements between US and USA and I recently received a letter from HMRC (Inland Revenue) after inquiring about my NI contributions. Some...
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