Tax-Free Childcare Statistics, March 2026 Announcement
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HMRC has announced the release of Tax-Free Childcare Statistics for March 2026, providing data on the numbers of families and children with open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts and amounts spent on government top-up. The publication also includes statistics on open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts for disabled children by age of child and account use by region. The statistics were published on 27 May 2026 at 9:30am.
“Tax-Free Childcare Statistics provide information on the numbers of families and children with open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts and the amounts spent on government top-up.”
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HMRC has published Tax-Free Childcare Statistics for March 2026, providing official data on the numbers of families and children with open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts, as well as amounts spent on government top-up contributions. The statistics also cover disabled children's accounts by age and regional account usage.
This statistical release is informational in nature and does not impose compliance obligations on employers or childcare providers. Parents and families using Tax-Free Childcare schemes may find this data useful for understanding programme participation levels. No regulatory action or policy changes are contained in this announcement.
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Tax-Free Childcare Statistics, March 2026
Tax-Free Childcare Statistics provide information on the numbers of families and children with open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts and the amounts spent on government top-up. The publication also includes the numbers of open and used Tax-Free Childcare accounts for disabled children by age of child and account use by region.
From: HM Revenue & Customs Published 28 April 2026 Release date: 27 May 2026 9:30am (confirmed)
These statistics will be released on 27 May 2026 9:30am
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