German child benefit — EUR 259 a month per child
German child benefit is EUR 259 a month — the same amount for each child, whatever the number of children.
2026 rules — verified on September 21, 2026Free, no account
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Sources and assumptions
- gesetze-im-internet.de — EStG § 66 Abs. 1 — tax year 2026, verified on September 21, 2026
Excerpt from the source : « Das Kindergeld beträgt monatlich für jedes Kind 259 Euro. »
Calculation assumptions
- Entitlement in principle is assumed; the conditions of EStG ss. 62 to 65 are not checked here.
- Whole calendar months are counted: entitlement arising at the end of a month covers that whole month.
- Excludes the comparison with the child allowances of EStG s. 32(6), which the tax office performs of its own motion.
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This result is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute personalised tax advice. Check your situation with the tax authorities or a professional.