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Forget the myth that older folks are hiding untaxed cash—more pensioners are paying income tax than ever, thanks to a silent tax called ‘fiscal drag.’ With frozen tax allowances and rising inflation, even modest income bumps push retirees into higher brackets. Nine point six million Britons over pension age now pay taxes—a jump from just under half a million a decade ago. The state pension increase, combined with aging populations, is making this crisis worse. Unless allowances catch up with inflation, millions face unexpected bills—and the government’s delay could stretch until 2031. Instead of targeting seniors, experts suggest smarter reforms: tying pension tax breaks to UK investments or shifting new public sector hires to defined contribution plans. 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/a26de5df0d7681f3

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