How can I claim additional care costs?

Costs for a carer or costs related to illness and disability can be claimed as general extraordinary expenses instead of taking the care allowance. In this case, the deduction is not limited to the care allowance but is possible in unlimited amounts, although the tax office will apply a reasonable burden. The reasonable burden depends on your income, marital status, and the number of children you have, and amounts to one to seven percent of your total income.

You can also claim care services as household-related services. This way, you can receive a tax reduction of 20 percent of your costs, up to a maximum of 4.000 Euro, if you pay for a carer for yourself or a relative, or if an outpatient care service assists with the care.