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All family benefitschecked in 5 minutes.

Enter your data once, stack every entitlement. Kindergeld, Elterngeld, Kinderzuschlag, Mutterschaftsgeld, Unterhaltsvorschuss and Wohngeld at a glance — with links to the detail calculator and the application route.

Your children

Provide age and training status for each child. Up to 5 children are considered simultaneously.

Child 1

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In training or higher education?

Severe disability of the child

What does the Family Benefits Check cover?

The Family Benefits Check is the only free tool in Germany combining all seven major federal family benefits in a single wizard: Kindergeld, Elterngeld, ElterngeldPlus, Kinderzuschlag, Mutterschaftsgeld, Unterhaltsvorschuss and the Günstigerprüfung (child benefit vs. tax allowance). Instead of filling out seven separate calculators, five steps are enough.

Which benefits are assessed?

  • Child benefit — 259 € per child/month, flat rate, income-independent (§ 66 EStG).
  • Elterngeld — 67% of net income, 300–1,800 €/month, up to 14 months basic (§§ 1–4 BEEG).
  • Kinderzuschlag — Up to 297 € per child/month for low-income families above the Bürgergeld threshold (§ 6a BKGG).
  • Mutterschaftsgeld — Max. 13 €/calendar day from health insurer + employer supplement (§ 24i SGB V).
  • Unterhaltsvorschuss — 227–394 € monthly for single parents until the child's 18th birthday (§ 2 UhVorschG).

How long does the check take?

On average 60–90 seconds. The check only asks for the minimum information needed to assess entitlements — no registration, no data storage. All calculations run locally in your browser (GDPR-compliant).

What to do after the check?

The check results are indicative values. For each confirmed entitlement you will find a direct link to the specific calculator and the responsible authority (Familienkasse, Elterngeldstelle, Jugendamt). The check does not replace an official assessment — not legal advice within the meaning of § 2 RDG.

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Ángela Piedrahita Deltell

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Ángela Piedrahita Deltell operates familienleistungen-rechner.de and is responsible for its content under § 18 (2) MStV. Content is researched from official publications and presented as general guidance; the site does not provide legal, tax or benefits advice.

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Last reviewed:15 January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Q.01Who is entitled to Kindergeld in Germany?
Parents who are subject to unlimited income tax in Germany and care for a child are entitled to Kindergeld (€259/month, 2026). Kindergeld is paid until the child turns 18, or up to age 25 if in education or training.
Q.02How much Elterngeld will I receive?
Basic Elterngeld equals 67% of your pre-birth net income — minimum €300/month, maximum €1,800/month. The income cap for couples is €175,000 taxable income.
Q.03Can I receive several family benefits at the same time?
Yes — many benefits can be combined. Kindergeld and Kinderzuschlag can be received simultaneously. Elterngeld can be combined with Kindergeld. Kinderzuschlag and Wohngeld are mutually exclusive; Bürgergeld excludes Kinderzuschlag.