Tax-Free Childcare Calculator
For every £8 you pay into a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government adds £2 — up to £2,000 per child per year. Updated for 2025/26. Free, no signup.
What this calculator does
This calculator shows you the split between what you pay and what the government tops up through Tax-Free Childcare. Enter your childcare costs and number of children to get an instant breakdown of your annual and monthly savings.
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