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Tax-Free Childcare Calculator

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Your details

Check how much support your family could receive and how much you may still need to pay.

Enter the figures you know. Your estimate updates as you type.

Quarterly top-up limit

The government can add up to £500 every 3 months, or £1,000 for a qualifying disabled child.

Quarterly top-up already used?

What this calculator covers

Estimate how much government support you could receive through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme based on your childcare costs and remaining allowance.

The figures are designed to help families compare likely costs, support and remaining budget without needing to perform manual calculations.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the government contribution calculated?

Each £8 deposited in your childcare account attracts a £2 government top-up, covering 20% of the total eligible childcare bill. Government top-ups are limited to £500 per child every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year), or £1,000 every 3 months (up to £4,000 a year) for an eligible disabled child.

What if I already used some of my allowance?

Enter the amount already used and the calculator will recalculate the remaining budget available to you.