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Single parents receive special
treatment with regard to income tax.

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They benefit from the tax
relief for single parents.

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This constitutes an additional tax
allowance of 4,260 euros per year.

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Starting with the second child, the amount of tax relief
increases by 240 euros for each additional child.

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The tax relief is automatically
applied via filing status II,

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the tax filing status
for single parents.

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The increases for further children are,
upon request, added to your wage-tax card

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as a tax allowance
by the local Tax Office.

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If the tax allowance was not taken into
account in the income tax deduction,

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tax relief is granted via
the income tax return.

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Further detailed information on the
individual benefits and assistance available

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can be found on the websites of the Ministry for
Family Affairs and the Familienportal (family portal).

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Please also use the online info tool of
the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs.

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By entering a few details,
you can find out

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which family benefits you
may be eligible to receive.