Is there anyone arounf really good at work out pay and stuff? Surely I cant have this right?

[mosschops30]

Am trying to work out if I can afford to finish for mat leave in Sept instead of October (4 weeks earlier than planned).

I have sat down and worked out what I will earn, have added in what Ive saved, child benefit etc. Have not counted CSA as payment is unreliable but will be an added bonus if I continue to get it.

Is there anyone who can look at my figures and confirm Ive done it right, because it looks quite promising which as anyone knows is worrying

I can have a look if you like - post away, or private contact details on my profile.

Are you factoring in the SMP you will get (assuming you are entitled to SMP)? Is your employer giving you more than SMP?

Yes its just SMP as am not entitled to employers full pay (missed it by 11 days buggers).

Should I post it on here?

Don't forget to factor in your annual leave entitlement.

Oh yes have done that already

Should I post what I earn, what ive worked out and what Ive saved on here or not? I usually forget than MN is 'out there' for everyone to look at. Not that I have anything to hide, I dont earn millions, havent saved millions and am not entitled to millions from the state either

More than willing to have a look either here or at lou031205 at googlemail dot com

That is up to you. Your employer may have rules about telling other people what you earn... if so you may want to avoid putting the exact figure for that.

You will need to factor in any Child Tax Credits you will get as a result of baby being born, too.

Ok well lets use some rough figures then

first 3 weeks of sept will be full pay (annual leave)
then 6 weeks of 90% which is approx £300pw
which takes me up to november
So by my calcs sept and oct will be pretty much normal pay.

Then if I earn £123pw SMP, even if it is a 4 week month will work out at £492 per month.

Plus child benefit I already get £132.80 (again based on a 4 week month)
Plus tax credits £40 per month

Then dividing up what Ive saved over 6 months (nov-april) will give me an extra £541 per month.

So I have worked out it will be approx £1205 per month ..... is that right?

(like I said have not factored in any CSA payments, or the increase of £40 a month in child benefit, because that will be a bonus)

oh I know what I wanted to know, do I pay tax on my SMP? and do I still pay NI contributions whilst on SMP?
(not sure about my pension, I think they stop it until I return then increase payments initially)

Yes, SMP is subject to Tax and NICs.
Source: HMRC Employers SMP Faq

Yes, I agree with your math.
Depending on your current tax personal allowance, you may find that you don't pay any income tax and pay less than £2 a month employees NI.

Oh well hopefully I wont be paying any, I have a fairly good tax code, normal married womans so I doubt will be taxed much on £123 per week.

So my workings out are right then are they? Phew thats a relief