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HMRC admits it overtaxed 1.4 million pensioners: The Telegraph

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HMRC has admitted overtaxing 1.4 million retirees last year after Telegraph Money uncovered an error in its calculations.

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Daily ExpressDaily Express
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HMRC warning to 1.4 million pensioners as letter admits 'error'

HMRC has admitted to a 15-year error, which saw it overtax more than a million pensioners.

·United Kingdom
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Birmingham MailBirmingham Mail
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HMRC sends 'chaotic' letter to 1.4 million wrong state pensioners

Government’s tax arm said the error stemmed from a 2010 system change and apologised to affected pensioners.

·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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The TelegraphThe Telegraph
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HMRC admits it overtaxed 1.4 million pensioners

Tax office apologises after Telegraph Money uncovers decade-long error

·London, United Kingdom
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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