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Childcare Subsidy (CCS) Calculator

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Childcare Subsidy (CCS) Calculator: $145.03. CCS 82.0%; max subsidised hours 72/fortnight; weekly fee $520.00; weekly subsidy $374.97.

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CCS percent starts at 90% up to $80,000 and tapers to 0% by $530,000 in this planning model. Weekly fee = daily fee x days. Weekly CCS = min(daily fee, $14.29/hour cap) x CCS percent x 8 hours x days. Out-of-pocket = weekly fee - weekly CCS.
  1. Apply the formulaCCS percent starts at 90% up to $80,000 and tapers to 0% by $530,000 in this planning model. Weekly fee = daily fee x days. Weekly CCS = min(daily fee, $14.29/hour cap) x CCS percent x 8 hours x days. Out-of-pocket = weekly fee - weekly CCS.$145.03CCS 82.0%; max subsidised hours 72/fortnight; weekly fee $520.00; weekly subsidy $374.97.

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Combined family income
120,000 $/year
Activity hours per fortnight
16
Daily childcare fee
130 $
Days per week
4

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$145.03

CCS 82.0%; max subsidised hours 72/fortnight; weekly fee $520.00; weekly subsidy $374.97.

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$145.03
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CCS 82.0%; max subsidised hours 72/fortnight; weekly fee $520.00; weekly subsidy $374.97.

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Combined family income
120,000 $/year
Activity hours per fortnight
16
Daily childcare fee
130 $
Days per week
4

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Formula

CCS percent starts at 90% up to $80,000 and tapers to 0% by $530,000 in this planning model. Weekly fee = daily fee x days. Weekly CCS = min(daily fee, $14.29/hour cap) x CCS percent x 8 hours x days. Out-of-pocket = weekly fee - weekly CCS.

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At $120,000 income, four $130 childcare days and 16 activity hours, the model gives about 82% CCS and roughly $144 weekly out-of-pocket.

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Basis: simplified Australian CCS planning model using a $14.29 hourly cap example. Confirm current Services Australia rules before budgeting.

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CCS percent starts at 90% up to $80,000 and tapers to 0% by $530,000 in this planning model. Weekly fee = daily fee x days. Weekly CCS = min(daily fee, $14.29/hour cap) x CCS percent x 8 hours x days. Out-of-pocket = weekly fee - weekly CCS.

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Basis: simplified Australian CCS planning model using a $14.29 hourly cap example. Confirm current Services Australia rules before budgeting.

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What is the Childcare Subsidy (CCS) Calculator?

The CCS calculator estimates subsidy percentage, weekly subsidy and out-of-pocket childcare fee from income, activity hours and weekly attendance.

Can I rely on this as professional advice?

No. Use it as a transparent planning estimate, then verify the current rule, rate, contract or official source for the decision you are making.