Field help: (2023) Do you have children?

Select "yes" if you have underage children.

In order for an adult child to be included in your household, a child does not necessarily have to live permanently in your household. It is rather important that there is a family home that is used by the child and that you take responsibility for the welfare of the child. There must also be a family bond between you and the child.

A disabled child who lives in a care home also counts as part of your household if he/she comes home from time to time. The same applies to children undergoing training (studies, vocational training) or federal voluntary service who live away from home but regularly return to their parents' home. The prerequisite is that the child stays with you for at least six weeks per year.

If you are not entitled to child benefit or child tax allowances for an adult child, you can claim your maintenance payments for the child as exceptional costs (2023: 909 Euro per month) in the relevant months.