Tax
Childcare-cost deduction (Kinderbetreuungskosten)
Deduct most of what you pay for daycare, childminders or after-school care from your taxable income.
Verified as of 2026-06-12 · Official source
About this benefit
If you pay for childcare — Kita, Tagesmutter, after-school care — you can deduct a large share of those costs in your tax return. From 2025, 80% of childcare costs are deductible, up to €4,800 per child per year, for children under 14. The fees must be invoiced and paid by bank transfer (cash is not accepted). This page explains the deduction; it does not assess your individual tax case.
You may be eligible if
- You pay for the care of a child under 14 who lives in your household.
- The care is invoiced and paid by bank transfer (not cash).
- You claim it in your annual tax return.
Official sources
Change log
- 2026-06-12 — Initial publication.
Information, not legal or tax advice. Always check the official source for your case.