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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Record 10 million over-65s to pay income tax amid threshold freeze

A record 10 million over-65s will pay income tax this year, new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) data has revealed, as the government’s continued freeze on tax thresholds hits more people.

There will be 40.8 million people paying tax in 2026/27 according to the data release, a one million increase from the year before.

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