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National Insurance contributions: extending the voluntary National Insurance contributions deadline

This tax information and impact note applies to individuals who want to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions to boost their State Pension.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 24 March 2023
• Last updated: 20 July 2023 — See all updates

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Extending the voluntary National Insurance contributions deadline

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This measure extends the deadline for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions from 5 April 2023 to 31 July 2023.

It applies to individuals who want to fill gaps in their National Insurance record from 6 April 2006 to 5 April 2017.

On 12 June 2023, the government announced that the voluntary National Insurance contributions deadline has been extended to 5 April 2025.

For more information read Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025.

Published 24 March 2023
Last updated 20 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 20 July 2023

   The voluntary National Insurance contributions deadline has been extended to 5 April 2025.

2. 24 March 2023

   First published.