HMRC state pension letters being sent to 800,000 self-employed people

NewsCost Of LivingHMRCHMRC is writing to up to 800,000 self-employed taxpayers.13:49, 09 Aug 2026As many as 800,000 people have been urged to check for any gaps in their National Insurance Contributions (NIC) that could affect the amount of State Pension they receive. HMRC is writing to up to 800,000 self-employed taxpayers.‌It comes after an issue that may affect those who became self-employed between 2015 and early March 2024. According to HMRC, taxpayers who receive a letter or those who utilise its online pension forecast tool and identify gaps in their NI record 'will be able to make contributions further than the usual six previous tax years and at the original rate'.‌Gaps in NI records may also have arisen where Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs) were paid after the 31