Can I claim maintenance payments for children over 18?

Yes, you can claim maintenance payments for children over 18 if you are not entitled to child benefit or the corresponding allowances. The condition is that the child is in need, meaning they have little or no income of their own. If their own income exceeds 624 Euro per year, the deductible amount will be reduced.

No entitlement to child benefit

Maintenance payments can only be claimed for months in which there is no entitlement to child benefit or child allowances. This also applies if the child is in initial training, provided that the need is proven.

Maximum amount for maintenance payments 2025

The maximum deductible amount for maintenance payments in 2025 is 12.096 Euro. Income and earnings of the child that exceed this amount reduce the deductible maintenance payments.