HMRC has extended the deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) by nearly two years.
Taxpayers now have until 5 April 2025 to fill in gaps on their National Insurance records between 2006 and 2017 and increase their state pension entitlements.
In many cases, voluntary contributions can increase the amount taxpayers receive when they retire. The extension means that people will have more time to save and consider whether adding extra years to their NI records is right for them.
The original deadline was previously extended from 5 April 2023 to 31 July 2023 following capacity problems on Government helplines.
HMRC hopes that extending the deadline further will help ensure "tens of thousands" don't miss out on boosting their pension entitlements.
Taxpayers can check their National Insurance record via the HMRC app or their personal tax account, and all relevant voluntary NIC payments will be accepted at the rates applicable in 2022/23.
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."
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