Field help: (2022) Time period of reduction

The supported person is not legally entitled to maintenance because of the degree of relationship recorded.

However, the tax office will still take your support payments into account for tax purposes if public funding is reduced or not granted with regard to your income (keyword: "social-legal community of persons in need" (Bedarfsgemeinschaft)).

In order to avoid queries from the tax authorities, you should enclose appropriate proof from the social welfare authority (Sozialbehörde), the employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit) or a written statement from the person receiving support with your tax return.