Winter Fuel Payment Tax Trap | Sheffield News

Pensioners earning over £35,000 a year could lose their Winter Fuel Payment — up to £300 — because HMRC will claw it back through your tax code. The DWP is sending payments as usual, but if you’re in the higher income bracket, you must opt out by October 19, 2026, to avoid the tax hit. Opting out means you’ll miss out on future payments too — unless you reapply. Don’t wait — act now to avoid getting a payment you’ll later have to repay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6d68ceaccd13667