HMRC urges parents to check if they qualify for £2,000 a year financial help

HMRC urges parents to check if they qualify for £2,000 a year financial helpHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a message urging UK parents to check whether they may be eligible for up to £2,000 per childCommentsMoneyFiona Callingham Lifestyle writer15:16, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWorking parents can get up to £2,000 a year per child with Tax-Free Childcare(Image: Getty)Brits have been advised to verify whether they're eligible for as much as £2,000 in annual assistance.‌HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has prompted parents to determine if they might be entitled to financial support towards childcare costs. In a post shared on X, HMRC stated: "No need to hunt for egg-cellent childcare savings this Easter. Working parents could get up to £2,000 a year per child with Tax-Free Childcare. From term-time care to holiday clubs, thousands of providers accept it."‌However, this funding is not available if you or your partner earns £100,000 a year or more. Those satisfying the requirements can obtain up to £500 each quarter for every child to help cover childcare costs. This totals up to £2,000 annually.‌The Government website explains that this rises to £1,000 per quarter if a child is disabled (up to £4,000 yearly). To claim these funds, referred to as tax-free childcare, families need to set up an online childcare account for their child.For each £8 paid into this account, the government adds £2 to settle payments with your childcare provider. Tax-free childcare can be accessed alongside 30 hours of free childcare via Free Childcare for Working Parents if you satisfy the conditions for both programmes.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌What tax-free childcare can coverIt can be used to pay for approved childcare, including:Childminders, nurseries and nanniesAfter school clubs and play schemesIf your child is disabled, the additional tax-free childcare funds you receive can be used to cover extra hours of childcare. These funds can also be utilised...