Who we are, how we work, and why accurate family-benefits information matters to us.
— Our mission
Familienleistungen-Rechner.de helps families understand public benefits through transparent tools, clearly stated limitations and direct links to official services. We do not sell financial products or broker insurance. If advertising is used in future, it will not influence editorial choices and will load only within the user's consent.
— Editorial team
The operator carries legal responsibility. The remaining labels describe editorial work areas; they are not fictional individual people.
Publisher & person responsible for editorial content
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.
Responsible for content under § 18 (2) MStV
Research & Editorial Desk — Family Benefits
Our editorial team checks figures and legal bases against official sources before publication: Gesetze-im-Internet (EStG, BEEG, BKGG, UhVorschG), Bundesagentur für Arbeit, BMFSFJ and familienportal.de. Affected pages are reviewed again when rules change; each article shows its update date.
Source Verification & Editorial Quality Assurance
Before every release, our fact-check team reconciles the core figures — Kindergeld rate, Elterngeld thresholds, Kinderzuschlag tiers, Düsseldorfer Tabelle — with the latest official publications. Every cent shown in a calculator is traceable to a specific statute or agency notice.
Editorial Desk — Family Taxation
Our tax desk prepares content on the Kinderfreibetrag, BEA allowance, single-parent relief and tax-class selection during Elterngeld. The basis is the EStG (§§ 31, 32, 24b, 38b) and current BMF directives. Calculations are reconciled against the income-tax tariff § 32a EStG.
Editorial Desk — Social Benefits
We prepare all family-related social benefits outside the classic Elterngeld/Kindergeld system — in particular Kinderzuschlag (§ 6a BKGG), Bürgergeld (SGB II), Wohngeld (WoGG) and Unterhaltsvorschuss (UhVorschG). Amounts are reconciled against the annual standard-rate ordinances and Familienkasse operating instructions.
Reader Contact & Editorial Corrections
Correction requests are reviewed and verifiable errors are included in the editorial update process. Material changes to calculators and guides are documented on the methodology page.
— How we work
Source-based
Every number has an official source: statute text, federal agency or official portal. We don't invent amounts and don't copy figures from third-party sources without primary verification.
Regular updates
Family benefits change annually or when legislation changes. Priority calculators are re-checked after relevant official updates; each page states its data date and sources.
Transparency about limits
Our calculators are estimation tools, not official assessment notices. We mark clearly which factors are simplified and link to the responsible agency (Familienkasse, Elterngeldstelle, Jugendamt).
No conflicts of interest
We don't sell financial products, broker insurance or earn commissions. The website is funded via Google AdSense (only after user consent). Advertising does not influence editorial decisions.
Correction policy
Verifiable correction reports are reviewed. Material changes to amounts or calculation logic are documented in the change log on /methodik.
— Not legal advice
The information and calculations provided on familienleistungen-rechner.de do not constitute legal or tax advice within the meaning of § 2 RDG (German Legal Services Act). They do not replace consultation with a tax adviser or attorney, nor the binding decision of the responsible agency (Familienkasse, Elterngeldstelle, Jugendamt, Finanzamt). For legally binding information, please contact the responsible authority.
— Contact & feedback
Found an error? Spotted outdated figures? We welcome corrections at info@familienleistungen-rechner.de. Corrections are reviewed editorially.