Oh I'm so glad you don't actually end up paying that much. I've been putting away about 100 - 150 a month as that's what other providers in my area said they do and with thier write offs they never end up owing. When I seen the 20% last night I was freaked out and started thinking I was going to have a huge bill at the end of the year. I contribute to an RRSP and savings seperatly so I guess I have those other aspects covered. 20% of my monthly is approx 500 so 6000 a year and I was thinking THAT MUCH?!? Even after my write offs?! lol.

Anyone contribute to EI for self employed? I don't know how much it is but as my hubby and I are thinking of maybe adding to the family sometime soon I was thinking I should start contributing.