Tax-Free Childcare Calculator
How much the government adds to your childcare bill through Tax-Free Childcare: £2 for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child, and whether you qualify.
Tax-Free Childcare adds £2 for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child (£4,000 if disabled), for children aged 11 or under. Each parent must expect to earn at least £2,643.68 over three months in 2026/27 (aged 21+) and neither can earn over £100,000 adjusted net income.
Tax-Free Childcare Calculator
Frequently asked
How much does the government pay with Tax-Free Childcare?
£2 for every £8 you pay in, which is 20% of the childcare bill, up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 for a disabled child.
What is the minimum income for Tax-Free Childcare?
Each parent must expect to earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the National Minimum or Living Wage over the next three months: £2,643.68 if 21 or over in 2026/27.
Until what age can you get Tax-Free Childcare?
Until the 1 September after the child's 11th birthday, or 16 if the child is disabled.
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