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Childcare Allowance

Flexible support that makes it a little easier to combine family and career.

Childcare Allowance

Brief Overview

The childcare allowance is a form of support provided by employers specifically to relieve the burden on working parents. This benefit provides more flexibility in everyday working life - an advantage that benefits employees and companies alike.

Unlimited tax-free under certain legal conditions. 

Benefits

Benefits for your Company

The childcare allowance relieves the burden on working parents and enables a better work-life balance. This kind of appreciation strengthens employee loyalty and makes your company more attractive to talented people with children. In addition, the subsidy is tax-privileged, which means employers can benefit from lower non-wage labor costs.

Legal Framework

According to Section 3 No. 33 of the Income Tax Act (EStG), childcare allowances paid by the employer are exempt from tax and social security contributions under certain conditions. The prerequisite is that the payments are made in addition to the salary and are used for the care of children who are not of school age in a recognized facility or by qualified caregivers.

What can be funded with the childcare allowance?


The subsidy can be used for daycare or kindergarten fees, childminders, crèches or similar childcare facilities. With flexible digital solutions, the support can be optimally adapted to the individual needs of employees and provides noticeable relief in everyday family life.

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