10,000 boost State Pension with online payments

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    24th October 2024
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    More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through a new digital service to boost people’s state pension, HMRC has revealed.

    People have until 5 April 2025 to maximise their state pension by making voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) to fill any gaps in their NICs record between 6 April 2006 and 5 April 2018.

    The service enables people to check if they have gaps in their NICs record, calculate if making a payment would increase their state pension, and then make a payment if they wish to do so.

    HMRC data shows:

    • 51% of taxpayers topped up one year of their NICs record
    • the average online payment is £1,193
    • the largest weekly State Pension increase is £107.44.

    After the 5 April 2025 deadline, people will only be able to make voluntary contributions for the previous six tax years, in line with normal time limits.

    Emma Reynolds, Minister for Pensions, said:

    ‘We want pensioners of today and tomorrow to enjoy the dignity and support they deserve in retirement. That’s why I urge everyone to check if they could benefit by filling gaps before the deadline passes. Using our online tool means only a few clicks could make a huge difference to your future.’

    Check your pension here.

    Internet link: GOV.UK

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