I just posted this in pregnancy but probably better here
I will be starting maternity leave on 23rd November. I've just done a calculator on hmrc and up into mid January the payments are higher than the standard £151. I know for the first 6 weeks I get 90% of my wage but the figure that's coming up is actually higher than what I bring home now. Is this all due to tax? Will I be bringing more home cause I'm paying less tax?