The change to a new payroll system in April 2007 may impact adversely on the national insurance charge levied on some reservists owing to two or more months’ attendance pay being paid at the end of April 2007. It is too early to quantify the extent of the problem because data are still being input by Units and have yet to be analysed.
Once the extent of any problem has been determined a case will, if appropriate, be made by MOD to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs for a central adjustment to correct overpayments. Any individuals who believe they have overpaid national insurance can, in the usual way, claim a refund at the end of the tax year.