Higher Rate

Hmrc

Eight Million State Pensioners Face Rising Tax Bills Due to 2021 HMRC Rule

HMRC’s decision to freeze income tax thresholds since 2021 is impacting over eight million state pensioners, causing many to face higher tax bills. Recent HMRC data reveals that 8.2 million people of state pension age are now …

By Abbie Brown · Friday 1 May 2026 · 2 min read

Taxrelief

Higher-Rate Taxpayers Urged to Claim £1,756 Pension Tax Relief from HMRC

Individuals earning £50,270 or more are being urged to review their eligibility and claim pension tax relief from HMRC, as many higher-rate taxpayers failed to take advantage of this valuable perk last year. Currently, …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Monday 2 February 2026 · 2 min read