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HMRC is reclaiming Winter Fuel Allowances from state pensioners whose individual income exceeds £35,000.
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Who
HMRC, state pensioners
What
HMRC is reclaiming Winter Fuel Allowances from state pensioners whose individual income exceeds £35,000.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:48:00 GMT · 4h 18m ago
Where
United Kingdom ·
Why
New individual income earnings rules dictate that Winter Fuel Payments are now means-tested.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
State pensioners with incomes over £35,000 will have their Winter Fuel Allowances automatically reclaimed by HMRC, primarily through adjustments to their PAYE tax codes for the 2026/27 tax year or via self-assessment for 2025/26.
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2 events in this thread- Markets3h 27m agoPeople who have reached State Pension age and meet certain criteria may be able to claim £76.70 a week or more from the Attendance Allowance benefit.Open article
- Currently Reading4h 18m agoHMRC is reclaiming Winter Fuel Allowances from state pensioners whose individual income exceeds £35,000.