Ian Walker

Hello. I have already set this up, that's why I get letters from HMRC each year. My question is how can I easily know how much to pay each year and why does it seem like the money I sent each year, according to the latest letter, has not been utilised on my account? Looks like I have to send a letter - how long until I get a reply? Regards.

Hello. I currently do not live in the UK and I pay voluntary NI contributions (class 2) each year. Typically, I call HMRC and they give me the amount to pay for the following year, then, when next year rolls around I send the amount via bank transfer. I've been doing this for three years or so now. However, this year, I sent the money, then got a letter through the post stating a different amount which was for the years 2021 - 2023. This makes me wonder what happened to the money I sent to them each year from 2021 onwards via bank transfer already(I have payment receipts) - is it a system error? I also just want a way to easily find out how much I have to pay each year. I have tried calling, over and over to get this information, but I never get through to anyone to help me and my credit balance on my phone runs out after being on hold for 30 minutes or longer because I am calling outside of the UK. How can I find out the definitive amount I currently need to pay? Do I need to send HMRC a letter (in 2023!) and wait months for a reply back? Regards.