Tax Free Childcare Launched

Tax Free Childcare Launched

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has today confirmed the launch of its new Childcare Choices website.

The website is designed to help parents get government support for child care.

The Tax free child care scheme starts on 28th April with further enhancement in September

How Tax-Free Childcare works

• Parents apply online for Childcare account (you can pre-register now) https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
• Registered childcare providers, nannies, nurseries, school clubs also need to register
• 20% tax relief on childcare for every £8 you put in, the government will add £2
• Parents, family and friends can pay in.  The relief is added to the account automatically.
• Maximum £2000 per child per year up to age 11
• Maximum £4000 per disabled child per year up to age 17
• Parents then pay for childcare by sending funds from their childcare account to the childcare provider’s account.

Free 30hrs Childcare

From September, parents of three and four year old children living in England will be able to apply for a new 30 hours free childcare offer, saving around £5,000 per child (DWP estimate).

• Apply online via the Childcare service
• You are sent a code
• Take your code to your childcare provider
• Take your National Insurance Number
• Childcare provider will then check and verify to confirm your free child care place up to 30hrs a week

Register Online Now

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Our view

Great news to help hard pushed parents.  Get online and check your eligibility.