General · 22 June 2026
HMRC Used Wrong Pension Figures for Years
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Many pensioners could reclaim money after years of paying more income tax than they should've. HMRC used the wrong state pension figure in its calculations for at least a decade, despite concerns being raised by taxpayers and a formal investigation beginning after a complaint reached former chief executive Sir Jim Harra. Pensioners spotted mistakes in 2016, with concerns raised during the 2019–20 tax year.
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