Two conflicting responses received from HMRC to CF83 form ?

[RJR4809]

I received two responses to my CF83 form, sent to me by HMRC 5 days apart.

The first response is what I believe to be correct - allowing me to pay Class 2 contributions for the 18 years since I left the UK (this letter did include three random years at 53 weeks rather than 52 weeks, I assume this is an admin error but is not a big issue given the £3.15 per week Class 2 cost).

The second response is incorrect (I believe), allocating the first 10 years after I left the UK as Class 3, then the last 8 years at Class 2.

I've have been employed in Ireland at all times for the 18 years. The 10 year mark did coincide with a change of employment in Ireland.

Should I go with the first response and ignore the second, or query the second response? If so, how best to query this?

Any advise appreciated.

 

[DannyBoyD]

three random years at 53 week

Some years do have 53 weeks for tax purposes, so not necessarily random.

Pay the class 2 for now.

 

[Dr Strangelove]

this letter did include three random years at 53 weeks rather than 52 weeks, I assume this is an admin error but is not a big issue given the £3.15 per week Class 2 cost).

Go with the first response.

If ever queried you never got the second letter.

 

[RJR4809]

OK thanks. The second letter did not show 53 weeks for the the same years (or any years), hence I though it was incorrect.