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Millions with multiple incomes at risk of shock tax bills

Up to three million people with more than one source of income face backdated tax bills of £2,000 per year because of errors by HM Revenue & Customs.

Among those most likely to be affected are veterans who have taken a civilian job after leaving the Armed Forces, but who also draw a military pension. Pensioners with two pensions and those who have continued to work part-time after retirement are also more likely to be hit.

Taxpayers, who must complete their self-assessment tax returns before Jan 31, are being warned to check their paperwork again to make sure they are not affected.

Problems arise because various tax offices around Britain are failing to share information about taxpayers’ incomes on a central database.