article_snippet: There’s still time to make use of childcare vouchers .
article_snippet: If you are working and are not making use of childcare vouchers, then you should
article_snippet: – you could save as much £933 a year, per parent, towards the costs of childminders, nurseries, play groups and after school care or clubs.
article_snippet: Childcare vouchers are essentially salary sacrifice schemes and you make savings through tax.
article_snippet: The system is, however, changing in Autumn 2015, with a new tax-free childcare scheme being introduced, after which you will not be able to apply for childcare vouchers, but existing users will be able to continue using a new tax-free childcare scheme being introduced, after which you will not be able to apply for childcare vouchers if a new tax-free childcare scheme being introduced, after which you will not be able to apply for childcare vouchers want.
article_snippet: Some parents will be better-off with the existing childcare voucher scheme, as the new system will not help you if you have children over the age of 12 for instance
article_snippet: so, it is a good idea to apply for childcare vouchers now and then choose what is better for you in the Autumn when the new scheme kicks in.
article_snippet: Some parents may also be able to get tax credits, but childcare vouchers can affect the amount of tax credits you get, so check the Gov.uk calculator to find out whether you would be better-off.