Tax-Free Childcare

For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK with children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled).

Eligibility

More information about eligibility for Tax-Free Childcare.

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How it works

Find out more about how Tax-Free Childcare works.

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 Apply for a childcare account on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

See answers to common questions people have about Tax-Free Childcare.

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Combining schemes

You might be able to use Tax-Free Childcare with one of the other childcare costs schemes.

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