Kindergarten Allowance Calculator 2026
Calculate German Kindergeld (family allowance) 2026. €255/month per eligible child. Includes automatic age eligibility verification.
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Come utilizzare Calcolatore Kindergeld 2026
Add your children
Insert age and educational background for each child. Child allowance applies automatically based on age and situation.
Verify eligibility
Children under 18 years old: always. 18-21 years old: if unemployed and registered at the job center. 21-25 years old: if in training (apprenticeship or studies).
Read the result
The calculator shows monthly and annual Kindergeld for each eligible child. Since 2023, the rate is €255 per child regardless of order.
Assess the Kinderbonus
Low-income families may be eligible for the Kinderzuschlag (up to €292/month per child). Apply separately at the Familienkasse.
Suggerimenti
- Request kindergarten allowance before your child's birthday: Retroactive payment limited to 6 months from the start of entitlement.
- Child allowance (292 EUR/month) is cumulative with child benefit and intended for low-income families. Worth checking eligibility.
- Adopted children, foster children, and grandchildren in foster care are also entitled to Kindergeld if they live with the family.
- Children studying abroad (EU/EEA) retain the right to Kindergeld if their parent is a tax resident in Germany.
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How much is the child allowance in 2026?
From 2023 the Kindergeld has been simplified: €255 per month for each child, regardless of order (previously €219, €225, €250, €276 for first/second/third/fourth+ child). It remains unchanged in 2026.
How long do you have entitlement to child allowance?
Age 18 and under. Extends to age 21 if the child is unemployed and registered with the Arbeitsagentur. Extends to age 25 if the child is in training (Ausbildung, Studium, Praktikum). Beyond age 25 it's no longer possible.
Who receives the child allowance?
Received by those living in Germany or with German tax residency. Can be requested by one parent. Required from the Federal Family Office of the Federal Labour Agency. Retroactive payment is limited to 6 months.
What is the child benefit and child tax credit?
Tax office automatically compares the child benefit with the child tax allowance (6,672 EUR per child in 2026). If the child tax allowance results in greater tax savings, it is applied and the received child benefit will be deducted from taxes.