HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging parents in the UK to check whether they qualify for Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the summer holidays. The government-backed scheme provides support with childcare costs and can be worth up to £2,000 a year per child, depending on eligibility. HMRC highlights new figures showing a record number of families are already using Tax-Free Childcare, with nearly 870,000 families currently registered. The department urges families who are not yet signed up to review their circumstances to see if they can access the scheme. Parents and carers may need to meet specific conditions related to work and income to be eligible, and the level of support depends on those details. HMRC’s message focuses on ensuring that eligible families claim the support they are entitled to before the summer period, when demand for childcare is typically higher.