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Child benefit

Here you will find expert knowledge & specialist topics on child benefit

We inform you how to apply for child benefit and give tips on all topics concerning child benefit.

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Child benefit instructions, calculators and templates

We guide you step by step to your child benefit.

With our child benefit calculator you can find out how much child benefit you can expect. Here you will also find the application forms to prepare your child benefit applications and submit them correctly.

Tips and hints on relevant child benefit topics

You will receive important advice on all child benefit topics. With our expertise and practical tips, you are well prepared for your child benefit application.

Child benefit explained in an easy and understandable way

We explain the concept of the child benefit to you.

Child benefit is a financial and income-independent support for parents who live in Germany and are subject to unlimited income tax. The payment is determined on the basis of the number of children. Child benefit is paid for children up to the age of 18. If the child has not yet reached the age of 25 and is in education, he or she may also receive child benefits. Children who are registered unemployed receive child benefit until the age of 21. For families who live abroad or belong to a different nationality, there are additional provisions to consider. Child benefits are generally paid by the child benefits departments of the Federal Employment Agency. Responsibility is basically organized according to the zip code of the place of residence.

Everything you need to know about child benefit

Calculate your child benefit easily with our child benefit calculator.

Calculate your child benefit quickly and easily

With our free and popular child benefit calculator, you can easily and quickly calculate your entitlement and gain an overview of the topic of child benefit.

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Apply for child benefit

Here you can find out everything you need to know about applying for child benefit.

Apply for child benefit

Child benefit payment dates

Find out about child benefit payment dates and additional information.

Child benefit payment dates

Child benefit department

We will introduce you to the child benefit departments.

Child benefit departments - child benefit

Child benefit payment
From whom do you actually get child benefit and who can receive it? These questions are answered in this article.

New basic child benefit
The planned basic child benefit (Kindergrundsicherung) will not be introduced. Instead, child benefit without an application has been adopted: from 2027, child benefit will be paid automatically in stages. Find the background here.

Find your responsible child benefit department

The responsibility is basically based on the place of residence of the person entitled to child benefit. With us, you will not only find the address of your responsible child benefit department, but also a lot of other important information in this context.

Child benefit departments (Familienkassen - Kindergeldkassen)
Here you can find your responsible child benefit department as well as a lot of other useful information.

Calculate child benefit

Our free child benefit calculator shows you in a few steps how much child benefit you are entitled to.

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