Previously self employed

[Annieindublin]

Hubby was self employed for years. Did tax returns etc, all legit.
Got a PAYE job 6 years ago.

He’s 59 now.

Wants to retire at 65/66.

How do we work out what state pension he will get and can we top up any payments. As far as I can recall he paid a reduced prsi rate and now that may come back to bite!

How do I work it out and avoid starvation!

 

[ClubMan]

How do we work out what state pension he will get and can we top up any payments.

To start ... register for a myWelfare account

MyWelfare Homepage

MyWelfare is the online home of welfare services. It allows you easy online access to a range of services

services.mywelfare.ie

then login and request a PRSI contribution statement

Statements and Refunds

<p>Make a repayment, or apply for a payment statement, contribution statement or PRSI refund</p>

services.mywelfare.ie

to see how many PRSI contributions that count towards the old age contributory pension have been paid:

State Pension (Contributory)

The State Pension (Contributory), previously called the Old Age (Contributory) Pension, is payable to people aged 66 and over who have worked and paid enough social insurance contributions.

www.citizensinformation.ie