Yesterday George Osborne announced changes to income tax and national insurance from April 2012. These will have a small effect on parents and carers.
Nannies
Most nannies will pay £3.26 a week less tax and NI. If they are on a net pay contract, this saving will go to the employer.
Nanny employers
Most nanny employers will pay £1.10 a week less National Insurance.
Childminders
Most childminders will pay just over £150 a year less tax and NI overall.
My Tax and NI calculator has been updated with the new allowances.