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When to use this calculator
- When you need a fast estimate before making a bigger decision.
- When you want to compare a few scenarios using the same assumptions.
- When you need a clearer starting point before using a detailed quote or formal document.
- When you want to sanity-check a figure you have seen elsewhere.
A realistic South Africa planning example
Use these sample inputs as a quick scenario test, then change one variable at a time to compare outcomes.
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Hours Per Week | 40 hours |
| Hourly Rate (R) | 5% |
| Weeks Per Year | 5 years |
| Free Funded Hours Per Week | 40 hours |
After entering these figures, review annual cost, monthly and tax-free childcare saving together rather than in isolation. Then rerun the tool with one input adjusted.
How to read your results
Annual Cost
The figure produced by this output for the inputs you entered. Change one variable at a time if you want to see what drives it.
Monthly
The figure produced by this output for the inputs you entered. Change one variable at a time if you want to see what drives it.
Tax-Free Childcare Saving
Review this figure alongside gross income and the local tax rules that apply to you. It is a planning estimate, not a filing result.
Net Annual
The figure produced by this output for the inputs you entered. Change one variable at a time if you want to see what drives it.
Common mistakes
- !Using an assumption that is not supported by a current local quote, bill, statement or official source.
- !Treating a generic estimate as a lender, provider, payroll or tax authority decision.
- !Mixing monthly and annual inputs without converting them consistently.
- !Testing only one scenario instead of checking how a cautious assumption changes the result.
What to do next
- Run a second scenario with a cautious assumption so you can see the downside clearly.
- Compare the result with the related calculators below before making a decision.
- Check current local rules, eligibility and provider terms before applying or committing money.
- Keep a record of the assumptions so you can update the estimate when a quote, bill or pay figure changes.
Frequently asked
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