Claiming child care

[MissM]

Ok so where can I claim back what I've paid? I can't seem to find it in the child care section.

[briggsy's girl]

If they are an approved centre you can only claim from now going forward. You have to do a lump sun claim at tax time for anything before now
If they are a registered centre, its a different process. I have started a thread about the different care types with links to the website. You should be able to download the form from online. If they are registered you have up to 12 months to lodge the paperwork from the first date care is used. Most people claim by term or every six months.