Does PAYE apply to maternity benefits paid by the Department of Social Protection? Yes from the 1st July 2013. Prior to this Maternity benefit was tax free. By PAYL355t8x|2025-05-22T22:46:51+01:00May 22, 2025|PAYE Tax Return FAQs| Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXBlueskyRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestXingEmail About the Author: PAYL355t8x