It’s under new rules announced by the Government
HMRC is clawing back cash from some pensioners.
Some pensioners are having £17 deducted from their monthly payments under new rules.
Changes to payments have been confirmed by the DWP and cash is being handed to HMRC.
It’s all to do with new Winter Fuel Payment rules and who now qualifies for them.
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Under a complicated scheme, all pensioners were initially paid Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.
But those with annual incomes above £35,000 no longer qualify for the cost of living support.
The money is now being claimed back through these households in instalments through pension payments.
Wealthier pensions may notice cuts to their usual state pension payments for this reason.
For under-80s who received £200 Winter Fuel Payments, HMRC will be deducting £17 a month.
The Government explained: “If your total income is over £35,000, you’ll need to pay back the payment.
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“HMRC will automatically collect the payment through your tax code unless you already file self-assessment tax returns.
“This means we’ll change your tax code for the 2026 to 2027 tax year. For a typical payment of £200, we’ll deduct approximately £17 per month.
“In the 2027 to 2028 tax year, we’ll deduct approximately £33 per month for a typical payment of £200.
“This is because we’ll be collecting your payments from 2026 and 2027. It will then return to approximately £17 per month for the 2028 to 2029 tax year.
“If you file your self-assessment tax return online each year, HMRC will automatically include the payment on your 2025 to 2026 tax return as part of your income.”