Apply for relief amount for single parents 
When am I entitled to the relief amount for single parents? Find out more here.
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Basic information
Single taxpayers with at least one child can claim a tax relief amount of 4,260 as part of their income tax assessment. For employees, this amount can already be taken into account as part of the income tax deduction procedure by applying for tax class II. You can find out more about this in the service description "Applying for tax class change for single parents". You can find the link under "Further information".
The tax relief amount increases by €240 from the 2nd child onwards.
Requirements
You are entitled to the relief amount if you
- are single,
- no other adult persons (e.g. partners) live in your household.
- This does not apply to an adult child for whom you are entitled to a child allowance or child benefit.
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Procedure
- The relief amount is taken into account as part of the income tax assessment by entering it in the income tax return (child annex).
- An application for tax class II must be submitted to the local tax office in order for it to be taken into account in the income tax deduction procedure. You can submit the application using the form "Application for income tax reduction and for income tax deduction features" or online via Elster. You can find the link to the form under "Forms".
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Necessary Documents
- None.
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Competent Department
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Finanzamt Bremen
- +49 421 361 90909
- Rudolf-Hilferding-Platz 1, 28195 Bremen
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@fa- hb. bremen. de
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Finanzamt Bremerhaven
- +49 471 596 99000
- Rickmersstraße 90, 27568 Bremerhaven
- Website
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@fa- bhv. bremen. de
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Online Services
Simplified online form
You can use this form to upload applications and supporting documents for an existing application. You can also ask questions about your application. -
Fees / Costs
gebührenfrei
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The general limitation periods for the submission of tax returns apply, unless the relief amount has already been claimed in the income tax deduction procedure.
How long does it take to process
Not specified.
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Legal Bases
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 04.11.2025