Germany Expands Child Supplement (Kinderzuschlag) to Aid Workers Abroad
German aid workers and expat parents can now apply for the child supplement (Kinderzuschlag) under revised rules. The supplement aids families with children under 25, living at home, unmarried, and with gross incomes meeting minimum thresholds. German citizens abroad, including civil servants and soldiers, can also claim child benefit.
Previously, only German residents were eligible for the Kinderzuschlag. Now, employees of German aid organizations or mission workers, regardless of location, can apply if they meet general conditions. These include the child being under 25, living at home, unmarried, and the parents receiving child benefit. The family's gross income must meet minimum thresholds of 900 euros for couples or 600 euros for single parents. Additionally, the family's combined income, including the child supplement and possibly housing allowance, must cover the entire family's needs.
Germans living abroad and working can now claim child benefit for their offspring under specific conditions. A parent not unlimited tax liable in Germany can also claim the benefit if they have an insurance obligation relationship with the Federal Employment Agency or work as a development aid worker or missionary. German citizens sent abroad as civil servants, judges, or soldiers are unlimited tax liable and can claim child benefit. The parent claiming the benefit must be unlimited tax liable in Germany or treated as such upon request.
The revised rules expand the Kinderzuschlag eligibility to German aid workers and expat parents, ensuring more families receive the support they need. The changes aim to better assist families with children, regardless of their location or employment status.
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