Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) is a UK government scheme designed to help working families with the cost of approved childcare. It works by the government topping up money paid into an online account, effectively providing a 20% discount on childcare costs.
Parents, including the self-employed, can apply online for Tax-Free Childcare by visiting the Best Start In Life website.
The Best start in life website includes a Childcare Calculator which can be used to compare all the childcare offers available to them.
If you are having difficulty with the Best start in life website you can call the helpline on 0300 123 4097.