HMRC Admin 20 Response

Hi Sharon2,

If the application you made in March 2023 was only in relation to earlier year/years only you will need to complete another CF83 for current/future years.
The timescales for the process of these forms depends on the country you are in, please see below.
For EU countries the current timescale is 29 weeks.
For the Rest of the World the current timescale is 34 weeks.
For further information you will need to contact the National Insurance Helpline on 03002003500, the lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.

Thank you.
 

Hi nicole3chris Richmond,

Unfortunately HMRC would need to look at your National Insurance records to be able to answer your query.
The timescales for the department who will be dealing with your letter are 30 weeks, they are currently working on post received on 15/09/2022.
You could try and contact the helpline again (0300 200 3500).
Lines are extremely busy at present, and it may be easier to get through between 8am and 8.30am.  

Thank you.


 

Hi mpscotty,

Yes, I can confirm you can pay your Class 3 via cheque.
All of the information can be found here: Pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance
You can note your National Insurance number on the back of the cheque rather than the 18 digit reference.
Please ensure you have confirmed with DWP that the payment will increase your pension.
Also please note that payments made via cheque can take longer to show on your personal tax account.
We currently have a timescale of 29 weeks in that area.
Please be assured that as long as your cheque has been received and the funds cleared from your bank before the 31st July 2023 (for tax years prior to 2017/18), your account will still be updated. 

Thank you.
 

Hi Tim Walker,

HMRC cannot advise on whether you can pay any contributions, what short falls you have, and what you can pay in order to increase your pension.  
You would need to speak to DWP Contact the Pension Service, before HMRC could deal with your case.  
We are aware that both DWP and HMRC’s phone lines are currently very busy, but can only advise you to keep trying.

Thank you.

Hi colinandjan Friston,

We are experiencing high volumes of payments at the moment.  
Your payment will be allocated when our caseworkers reach the date of receipt. 
Our Individual Caseworkers are working on post received on 22 September 2022. 
The full year rate for the 2022-2023 tax year is £824.20 and the rate is in place until 5 April 2025, the final deadline for that tax year is 5 April 2029 but it will not be at the rate quoted and will cost you more.
Like with all voluntary NIC payments you will still need to check with the DWP that this will increase your state pension entitlement.

Thank you.

Hi G,

That is correct.

Thank you.

Hi ytmak2011 Mak,

Article 17  of the UK/Hong Kong double taxation agreement. advises that "pensions and other similar remunerations" arising in Hong Kong and paid to a resident of the Uk, in consideration of past employment, are only taxable in Hong Kong.  
This will include government pensions.  
As this income is not taxable in the UK, it should not be shown on a self assessment tax return.

Thank you.

Hi rl11,

As you have a 5 yr fixed bond, if you cannot actually access the account then the interest should be declared in the tax year the bond matures (27/28).

Thank you.