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Parents reminded how they can save thousands on the cost of childcare with Tax-Free Childcare.
Hundreds of thousands of families set to benefit as working parents of 9-month-olds can now apply for government-funded childcare for first time.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare.
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit are set to benefit from up to a £522 monthly boost to cover childcare costs – making it easier for them …
Tax-Free Childcare could save families money on their childcare costs during the Easter school holidays.
Latest Tax-Free Childcare statistics reveal that more than 401,300 families benefitted from government funding towards childcare costs, in September.
HMRC is encouraging families across the UK to not miss the opportunity for government-funded help towards their childcare costs.
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities.
An extra month to claim back childcare costs could mean parents avoid missing out on up to £1,100 per month.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Working parents could be entitled to Tax-Free Childcare worth up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards regulated holiday clubs during the school holidays.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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