1 00:00:00,508 --> 00:00:04,228 Single parents receive special treatment with regard to income tax. 2 00:00:04,479 --> 00:00:07,498 They benefit from the tax relief for single parents. 3 00:00:07,825 --> 00:00:15,061 This constitutes an additional tax allowance of 4,260 euros per year. 4 00:00:15,318 --> 00:00:21,478 Starting with the second child, the amount of tax relief increases by 240 euros for each additional child. 5 00:00:21,708 --> 00:00:24,868 The tax relief is automatically applied via filing status II, 6 00:00:25,118 --> 00:00:30,038 the tax filing status for single parents. 7 00:00:30,349 --> 00:00:35,648 The increases for further children are, upon request, added to your wage-tax card 8 00:00:35,849 --> 00:00:39,648 as a tax allowance by the local Tax Office. 9 00:00:40,008 --> 00:00:43,868 If the tax allowance was not taken into account in the income tax deduction, 10 00:00:43,868 --> 00:00:48,669 tax relief is granted via the income tax return. 11 00:00:48,978 --> 00:00:53,825 Further detailed information on the individual benefits and assistance available 12 00:00:53,825 --> 00:00:59,638 can be found on the websites of the Ministry for Family Affairs and the Familienportal (family portal). 13 00:00:59,869 --> 00:01:03,888 Please also use the online info tool of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs. 14 00:01:04,169 --> 00:01:07,418 By entering a few details, you can find out 15 00:01:07,418 --> 00:01:10,388 which family benefits you may be eligible to receive.