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:

Applying for the State Pension (Contributory)

From 1 January 2025, if you apply for the State Pension (Contributory), there is a new way of calculating your rate of payment.

www.citizensinformation.ie