You asked about Tax-Free Childcare: here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
20% government top-upApply onlineReconfirm every 3 months
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: Working parents of children aged 0 to 11 (or up to 16 if disabled) earning at least the minimum income and under £100,000 adjusted net income
- How much: Up to £500 every 3 months per child (£2,000 a year), or £1,000 every 3 months (£4,000 a year) for a disabled child
- How it's paid: Into an online childcare account you use to pay approved providers
- How to claim: Apply online, reconfirming every 3 months
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility is decided by HMRC and must be reconfirmed every 3 months.