In 2026-27, the number of people aged 65 and over expected to be paying income tax was put at 10,200,000 in HMRC figures.

In 2026-27, the number of people aged 65 and over expected to be paying income tax was put at 10,200,000 in HMRC figures.

More than ten million pensioners are now paying income tax, setting a fresh record since thresholds were frozen five years ago.