When my son starts nursery, how long will it be b4 i get a rebate from inland revenue 4 childcare expenses?

Question

he starts on 18th august but i have been told by revenue n customs that u can't claim until they have actually started nursery, i wanted to buy a car but wouldn't be able to afford it if i didn't get my childcare expenses bk for months!!

Any advice??

thanks!

Answer 1

Get another job and pay for your own kid. why should the taxpayer have to fund your family!!

Answer 2

Normally when you complete your tax return at the end of the tax year (April 5th)

I guess it's possible they may give a rebate before then if you asked them. They usually take about 28 days once they have the paperwork.