HMRC has extended the voluntary national insurance contributions (NICs) deadline
until 2025.
Extending the voluntary NICs deadline until 2025 will give people more time to
consider whether paying voluntary contributions is right for them, and also
ensures individuals do not miss out on the possibility of boosting their State
Pension entitlements.
The original deadline was extended to 31 July 2023 earlier this year. HMRC said
the new extension allows thousands more people to add extra years to their
national insurance record.
HMRC stated that all relevant voluntary NIC payments will be accepted at the
rates applicable in 2022/2023 until 5 April 2025.
Victoria Atkins, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said:
'People who have worked hard all their lives deserve to receive their State
Pension entitlement, and filling gaps in national insurance records can make
a real difference.
'With the deadline extended, there is no immediate rush for people to
complete gaps in their record and they will have more time to spread the
cost.'
Internet link: HMRC press release