HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 face clawback through higher tax bills

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HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 face clawback through higher tax bills.

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed state pensioners earning more than £35,000 annually will face additional monthly tax deductions to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued during the 2025/26 financial year.The recovery programme began in April 2026 and is expected to affect almost two million households across the UK.Winter Fuel Payments worth between £100 and £300 were distributed to pensioner households before later income assessments determined some recipients exceeded the earnings threshold.HMRC said the money will now be reclaimed automatically through adjusted tax codes during the 2026/27 tax year.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Affected pensioners are expected to pay around £17 extra per month in tax until the full amount has been recovered.The tax authority said pensioners impacted by the changes should already have received correspondence explaining updates to their tax code.HMRC outlined the repayment process for basic rate taxpayers and explained how the deductions...

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