Care allowance in Germany: Does it count as income?. As of: February 20, 2024, 12:30 p.m By: Carina Blumenroth CommentsPressSplit Everyone can find themselves in the situation of having to care or be cared for.
If you need care and are cared for at home, you can apply for care allowance. The money per se is not counted as income. If relatives receive the care allowance, this does not count towards their income. Care allowance and tax: Tax-free for those affected and their relatives.