Field help: (2024) We as step-/grandparents claim the transfer of allowances.

Select "Yes" here if you want to claim child allowance and child-raising allowance as a step-parent or grandparent and the natural parents have agreed to the transfer of these allowances.

Important condition for transfer:

• You have taken the child into your household or
• You have a maintenance obligation towards the child/grandchild e.g if one or both parents are unable to fulfill this obligation.