How do annual special payments affect the parental allowance? | Parental allowance

How do annual special payments affect the parental allowance?

Annual special payments such as bonuses, premiums, Christmas and vacation pay are taken into account for the calculation of the parental allowance. Since the parental allowance is based on the average net income of the last twelve months in gainful employment, annual special payments can have a positive effect on the parental allowance and lead to a higher monthly parental allowance.

All articles in this series:

  1. Parental allowance
  2. When do I get parental allowance?
  3. How can I calculate the parental allowance?
  4. What is meant by Elterngeld Plus?
  5. How does the parental allowance affect my tax return?
  6. What about the parental allowance for twins?
  7. Parental and maternity benefits – What is the difference?
  8. Is there parental benefit when I receive Hartz IV?
  9. What is the employer’s certificate for parental allowance?
  10. Does the parental allowance start earlier in the case of a premature birth?
  11. How do annual special payments affect the parental allowance?