Self-assessment: Older People
Commons · Question 106992 · Tabled 20 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will exempt people over 80 from self assessment for taxes.
Answer
Answered by Torsten Bell, 28 Jan 2026
Many pensioners will pay tax via PAYE and some will receive a Simple Assessments from HMRC. Generally only those with more complex affairs may need to do a Self Assessment. We have no plans to change this.