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Parental and adoption leave

If, from 1 July 2008, you make any payments for parental leave (i.e. Maternity or Paternity leave) or adoption leave, you may now exclude these payments, up to a maximum equivalent of 14 weeks pay, when calculating your pay-roll tax liability.

More information

All wages (other than fringe benefits) paid to employees taking parental leave, i.e. maternity and paternity, or adoption leave, will be exempt for a maximum period of 14 weeks pay.

For further details, see our information sheets and select 3 - Allowances and exemptions.

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