Field help: Did you provide care for relatives or did you have costs for your own care in 2025?

Select "yes" if you want to claim the care allowance or expenses for nursing and care services in 2024.

Nursing care allowance

You can apply for the care allowance if you are caring for a relative or close friend in need of care without payment (sect. 33b of the Income Tax Act (EStG)).

Care and care services

Alternatively, expenses for nursing and care services can be claimed either as an exceptional cost or as a tax reduction for household-related services.

Important: The tax reduction for household-related services is only recognised if you receive an invoice and have paid it by bank transfer. The tax office does not recognise cash payments.