FamilyBoost
Estimate whether FamilyBoost may help with eligible early childhood education and childcare costs. Claims are made through myIR.
- Uses official Inland Revenue rules
- Private · no account
FamilyBoost refunds part of eligible childcare costs each quarter. This is an indicative estimate only. Inland Revenue makes the final decision.
Your FamilyBoost estimate
FamilyBoost
We need more information before we can estimate this part.
Add your household income and quarterly childcare costs to estimate FamilyBoost.
How we worked this out
- Rules used
- Inland Revenue FamilyBoost rules
- Rules checked for
- 11 September 2026
- Important assumptions
- Eligible expenses are licensed early childhood education or approved childcare costs claimed through myIR.
- Still needed
- We need more information before we can estimate this part. We need more information before we can estimate this part.
Last verified 10 September 2026. Official source (Inland Revenue)
What you should verify
- Your childcare provider is eligible for FamilyBoost.
- Your child's age at the start of each claim quarter.
- Your household income for the relevant tax year.
What to do next
What to know next
Gather childcare invoices and your household income before claiming in myIR.