02/04/2024
Help a mama out!
Did you know that in order to qualify for tax-free childcare and the new 15 hours of funded childcare for 2 year olds, both parents need to earn a minimum of £8668 per year in profit (not just income)? And that's about to go up to £9518 for the 24/25 tax year!
That might not sound like a lot to some, but for a self-employed mum who runs her business part-time, it's not easy to maintain a steady profit (see graphs 📈, if you like graphs!)... especially when your child can't actually go to nursery because they're ill, you can't work for weeks on end because of pregnancy sickness, you have big expenses that put you in the red, or you have the audacity to take time off for a holiday!
With only 3 days left in the tax year, I find myself a few hundred pounds short of reaching my target. So close, yet so far! 🫠 Making sure we qualify for those 15 funded hours of childcare per week for our toddler will make a huge difference to my morale and our pockets during my maternity leave. But I can't get there without some help!
I understand afternoon teas and homemade cakes are a luxury, but if you're in a position where you're considering placing an order this month, please take a look at my previous post ('Don't delay, book today!') for some ways you can support my business, and please get in touch to book before the 5th April deadline!
Thank you so much for all your support, enabling me to do what I love ❤️
(Old pic for attention! 📸)
