The Government has confirmed the changes
Pensioners with incomes over £35,000 will be targeted.
Some pensioners will see their payments cut by £17 a month under new Government rules.
HMRC will be taking back some money from over-65s.
It relates to Winter Fuel Payments and claiming the money back from those who weren’t eligible for the support.
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These is people with incomes above £35,000.
This group no longer qualifies for Winter Fuel Payments each year because they are judged to be financially comfortable enough to cope without them.
HMRC will be clawing it back in instalments through changes to tax code.
A small chunk of pension payments is now being diverted to the taxman for these households.
For under-80s who get £200 Winter Fuel Payments, the tax authority will be taking back £17 a month.
This will happen automatically though tax codes, unless people already file self-assessments.
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The rules were confirmed by the Government as part of changes to Winter Fuel Payments, which were previously universal for all retirees.
It said: “If your total income is over £35,000, you’ll need to pay back the payment.
“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.”