My wife took a career break of 1 year commencing last September and finishing this September. She has therefore made no compulsary PRSI contributions for this period of time. My understanding is that this may impact the State Pension as it is based on the number of complete year contributions but that a maximum of 30 years of complete year contributions are required.
She is currently 34 so if she works until retirement age she will have another 34 years on top of the 10 or so already completed. Is there any point therefore in making voluntary contributions for the previous year?
She is currently 34 so if she works until retirement age she will have another 34 years on top of the 10 or so already completed. Is there any point therefore in making voluntary contributions for the previous year?