I am self employed (sole trader) and currently claiming maternity allowance. Do I need to show the maternity allowance in my accounts, is there a separate section to put it in on my tax return, or will they know about it anyway? I don't seem to have much paperwork relating to it, they just pay it into my account every 4 weeks. Should I be keeping a note of exactly what I am paid and when? Any advice gratefully recieved.