Did you know you can get extra tax credits to help pay for some of your childcare costs? If you are already claiming working tax credits you might also be entitled to claim extra credits to help pay for childcare if: You are a single parent working 16+ hours per week, both parents are working 16+ hours per week, your household income is under £46,000, or your childcare provider is approved or registered. You could claim up to 70% of childcare costs which can be up to £122.50 a week for one child or £210 extra for two or more children depending on how much you earn. To find out more and see if you are eligible, check this information, click here.