maternity allowance and tax return

ManicMum

Hello

I received maternity allowance during 08/09. Does this go on tax return? Says taxable benefits but I thought this wasn't taxable. This is the government paid allowance and not employer. Says though to put down if paid by inland revenue. I didn't realise the revenue did pay benefits as mine came through the benefits agency or whatever they called these days. Help!!

suso

Is it maternity allowance

or

statutory maternity pay


maternity allowance is not taxable, and doesn't need to be mentioned on the return, statutory maternity pay is taxable.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM76361.htm

lits of taxable socal security befits
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM76101.htm

list of non taxable social security benefits
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM76100.htm

ManicMum

It's MA so will leave it out then. thanks