Skip to content

Quality Advice Quality Service

Show / hide the search form Menu

Taxing and opting out of Winter Fuel Payments –

In the UK, Winter Fuel Payments (WFP) are typically made to pensioners to help with heating costs. However, starting from winter 2025/26, there are new rules and guidance on how winter fuel payments will be recovered from wealthier pensioners.

Tax clawback for Higher Incomes

  • If your taxable income exceeds £35,000, HMRC will claw back the WFP through the tax system.
  • This applies even if your income exceeds the threshold by just £1.
  • Recovery is done via:
    • PAYE tax code adjustment for non–self-assessment taxpayers.
    • Self-assessment tax return inclusion for those who file one.

Opting Out of the Payment

  • You can opt out of receiving the WFP to avoid the clawback process.
  • The deadline to opt out for winter 2025/26 is 15 September 2025.
  • You must live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland to opt out online.

You can find out more information, and opt out on the following link:

Winter Fuel Payment: Report a change or opt out – GOV.UK

Back to News and Events

News and Events

Taxing and opting out of Winter Fuel Payments –

Taxing and opting out of Winter Fuel Payments -

Webinar – Bank of England update from the Deputy Agent for North East England

14 August 2025

Global Market Commentary – June 2025

2025 is proving to be a case study for those who believe time in the market is more important than timing the market.

Greaves West & Ayre Announces Two New Independent Financial Advisers

We are delighted to announce that Daniel Bullen and Toby Douglas have recently completed their qualifications to become Independent Financial Advisers.