Children entitled to child benefit · tap or drag
From the tax assessment, before child allowances; for couples combined
Assessment
Child benefit per month (2026)
€6,216 a year
€518
€518For 2 children you receive €518 a month – €6,216 a year (€259 per child).
Good to know
Flat rate: €259 for every child, no graduation (Section 66 EStG).
Eligible until 18, in education until 25, registered as jobseeker until 21 (Section 32).
The tax office automatically compares with the child allowances (€9,756 per child for couples) – you can recalculate it below.
Apply at the Familienkasse of the Federal Employment Agency – ideally right after the birth.
Child Benefit Calculator 2026 by Rechnerzentrale(opens in a new tab)2026 values