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Ann-marie


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Hi there,

I have a client who is part of a partnership but has also received Maternity Allowance (2009/10).  Can I just confirm if the maternity allowance income should be shown on her self assessment tax return?  I have read that only SMP though an employer should be included not maternity allowance but wanted to double check.

Any help would be most appreciated.
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Ann-marie

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Hi Ann-Marie,

Maternity Allowance is a non-taxable benefit (received instead of SMP due to earnings).

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/TaxOnBenefitsPensionsAndMaintenance/DG_10027059

I think it should be included on the SA but not sure which box; perhaps someone else can shed some light as I would like to know too.

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Further to my last reply, I have had a look through an SA and there is nowhere for it. I spoke to HMRC as well, and they confirm that because it is non-taxable, it does not have to appear on the SA. This applies for all non-taxable benefits.

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Dave

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Ann-marie


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Hi Dave,

Thanks for your replies. Yes I looked the the SA and couldn't see anywhere where this would go so I thought that this might be the case. I guess I have always understood that all income must be declared - but in this instance it's not the case.

Thanks for your help.
Ann-marie

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