DrEgg13 Overy

You said 'You can use the webchat function ‘ask HMRC online’ https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/ask-hmrc/chat/national-insurance' Except it's not workng is it? Tried dozens of time over the last week, every time I get this message ... "Our advisers are not available to discuss your query at the moment. You can ask another question, contact HMRC for more help (opens in a new tab) or end this chat." You said 'Call national Insurance on 0300 200 3500 from the UK or +44 191 203 7010 if calling from abroad.' Accept you get cut off as its too busy ... calls are not even being connected now ...

Hi, I have just realised that I made an error on my voluntary NIC contributions payment. I am paying from a UK bank, but live abraod. I was confused and used the National Insurance Number followed by IC then my name rather than the 18 digit code. I assume may payment will still be linked to my account with HMRC? Thanks.

Hi - I need to understand the logic behind what I have been informed about my pension. I was ordinarily resident in the UK since birth, I moved to South Africa in 2003 and am now trying to make up my pensions shortfall. I need to make up 6 years and have been told that I do not qualify for Class 2, and I must pay Class 3. The reason being is that I was not 'working' or drawing 'unemployment benefit' 'immediately' before I left for South Africa. The reason I was not doing so was becasue I had was spending some time recovering from completing my PhD and a broken back from a car accident. I don't understand how not working 'immediately' (there is no definintion of what 'immediately' means in this context) or drawing benefits is now something that I am to be penalised for. It's bizarre, we are talking about thousands of pounds in difference between Class 2 and Class 3 voluntary payments, all because I did what I thought was the ethical thing, and not get benefits. Please will soemone explain the logic here - not the rule. I need to know WHY this rule exists? Also, can I appeal the decision? Thanks - 

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