What is counted child in SAP PY-DE - Germany?

SAP Term: counted child

• Component: PY-DE

• Component Name: Germany

• Description: Child for whom the employee receives no child allowance. This child is, however, still counted in the number of children when the child allowance is calculated. Since the child allowance amount is dependent on the age of a child within the family, the inclusion of the counted child may have effect on the child allowance for younger children. The child allowance for the counted child is received by another party, usually the other parent. In the Public Sector in , the inclusion of the counted child affects the child elements and the increase amounts for family-related bonuses paid for younger children.

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  A counted child is a term used in the PY-DE Germany component of SAP. It refers to a dependent child who is counted for the purpose of calculating the amount of tax relief that can be claimed by the parent. The parent can claim a tax relief for each counted child, up to a certain limit. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to claim the tax relief for a counted child, the parent must provide proof of the dependent child's existence and residence in Germany. This proof must be provided to the tax office in order to receive the tax relief. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of any changes in the number of counted children, as this may affect the amount of tax relief that can be claimed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary documents are provided to the tax office in order to receive the full amount of tax relief. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The amount of tax relief that can be claimed for each counted child varies depending on the parent's income and other factors. Additionally, there are other types of tax reliefs available for parents with dependent children, such as childcare allowance and family allowance. It is important to research all available options in order to maximize the amount of tax relief that can be claimed.