NIC contributions

[The Riddler]

Hi all, I'm currently out of work and while checking over my previous P45's and wage slips I've noticed for one job i held, i paid someone else's tax and N.I, caused by a Y been inputted rather than a J.

Could this effect anything? Anyone have any idea what i can do to rectify this?

Thanks in advance.

[EmmaP]

Oops! I guess NI contributions could effect your right to benefit when out of work. HM Revenue and Customs should be able to help and advise. Tel: [phone], office hours weekdays 08:00 to 17:00

[The Riddler]

Thanks, I will give them a call first thing tomorrow.

[Eric Mc]

The Riddler said:

Hi all, I'm currently out of work and while checking over my previous P45's and wage slips I've noticed for one job i held, i paid someone else's tax and N.I, caused by a Y been inputted rather than a J.

Could this effect anything? Anyone have any idea what i can do to rectify this?

Thanks in advance.

How did this happen?

[The Riddler]

I imagine it to be either an error while inputting data at the place i worked, either caused by my child like handwriting, or the admins inability to read and check.

[dirty boy]

It does sometimes happen.

Unless NIC have contacted you to tell you, in all likelihood, they've already noticed that the NI number doesn't agree to the named person, and a simple amendment on the records has already taken place.

Of course, if you already had a contribution for that particular year with another job, then they might not have bothered, as you will have that year covered towards state pension etc.

Give them a ring and check though.