👶 Kindergeld 2026

Kindergeld is a benefit for every child residing in Germany. From January 2026, it amounts to €259 per month per child — regardless of family income.

Number of children

Monthly 259 €

Yearly 3 108 €

💡 Kinderfreibetrag — alternative

Instead of Kindergeld, you can deduct Kinderfreibetrag (€9,756 per child in 2026) from taxes. The tax office (Finanzamt) automatically checks which is more beneficial in the annual return. For most families with income up to ~€80,000 Brutto per year, Kindergeld is more advantageous.

📋 How to apply?

You submit the application to Familienkasse (employment agency). You need: KG1 form, Anlage Kind, Steuer-ID of parent and child, birth certificate. The application can be submitted online or on paper.

⚠ Approximate result based on rates effective from 01.01.2026 (€259/child/month). This does not constitute legal or tax advice. Familienkasse.