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Some advice please

Morning to all:D
Ive got quite a few qs that im hoping someone can please help me with
In Nov/Dec im going to leave work to take stat maternity leave
I currently work part time earning £102 a week
Im told for the 1st 6 weeks I shall get 90% of my earnings so about £92 but what will I get after the 6 weeks please
Also my daughter attends a nursery which I pay for while I work. I dont want to loose her place as quite simply theres a waiting list a mile long to get in.
I do intend to go back to work after a year off so ive bene infomed that I can continue to claim the childcare element of tax credits towards my daughters fees (I think I will get about £10 towards it)
My worry is that next Nov/Dec 2008 if I decide not to go back to work what happens to the childcare money that they have paid me as I will have to hand my notice in
Its not a decision I think I will be making till next Nov/Dec 2008 but am worried about getting an overpayment.
Thanks in advance
2007 is my getting slim year
Total weight loss so far is 16llbs:T
Total to go 15 pounds:eek:
Not no more as im having a baby:D

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  • Gaz83
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    You are only entitled to claim for the Childcare Costs through Tax Credits while you are working.

    It's worth checking with the helpline as I believe you can still claim while on six months maternity leave. However if you do not go back after six months I believe you are no longer entitled to claim childcare costs.
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  • jasper12
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