Free childcare when self employed

PurpleBees

I'm self employed, and over the last 12 months my income has pretty much skirted the threshold for being eligible for free childcare. Some months it is well below, and then I'll have a month that is well above, and brings the average up, while other months are bang on or around the threshold.

My child has just started a free nursery placement, and I was asked to confirm that I will earn over the threshold for the next three months, but obviously that's a bit of a guess when you're self-employed. 

Just wondering if there are any other people in that position, and what you do. 

sheramber

You can use your annual figure if it will meet the limit. 

Call the helpline for advice

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/childcare-service-helpline