If you are going to have a child during this year, we will tell you what are the economic benefits and deductions that you can benefit from . Likewise, and since this guide that we offer you only includes state aid, we advise you to also find out about subsidies for birth or dependent children offered by some Autonomous Communities and local administrations (Provincial Councils, Town Halls …).
Child birth and care benefit
What does this help consist of?
As of April 1, 2019, maternity and paternity benefits are unified in a single benefit called “Child birth and care benefit”. It is a subsidy that is recognized to workers , men or women, during the legally established rest periods in cases of maternity, adoption, foster care or guardianship.
Who does it correspond to?
Both employed and self-employed workers have the right to receive this subsidy, although a series of requirements must be met that we can consult on the Social Security website.
Workers who are employed or self-employed who, in the event of childbirth, meet all the requirements established to access the benefit for birth and childcare, except for the minimum contribution period, will also be beneficiaries of the childbirth allowance.
For how long is this help received?
The birth benefit will be obtained during the 16 weeks that the maternity and paternity leave lasts in our country, to which another week can be added per parent for each child from the second, when it is a multiple birth or in case of disability of the son.
It is also possible to extend the leave for premature delivery and hospitalization (for a period greater than seven days) after delivery, up to a maximum of 13 weeks.
A few months ago we reported that maternity and paternity leave could be six months in 2022, and cumulative in the case of single-parent families. However, after the recent approval of the General State Budgets of 2022, this measure has been left out.
More information
Check HERE all the information about the child care and birth benefit , as well as the procedures for its management.
Aid of 100 euros per month for families with IMV and low income
What does this help consist of?
This is an aid of up to 100 euros per dependent child for those who receive the Minimum Living Income (IMV) and for families with low incomes.
The amount of the aid will depend on the age of the child or dependent children of the beneficiary:
- 100 euros per month for each child between 0 and 3 years old.
- 70 euros per month for each child between the ages of 3 and 6.
- 50 euros per month for each child between the ages of 6 and 18.
Who does it correspond to?
The beneficiaries of this aid are those who receive the Minimum Living Income (IMV) with dependent children, and families with low incomes that prove to be in a situation of economic vulnerability.
Check here the requirements that must be met to request it .
For how long is this help received?
The right to the benefit arises from the first day of the month following the date of presentation of the application. It will be maintained as long as the reasons that gave rise to its concession subsist and the requirements and obligations provided for in the Law are met.
More information
Check HERE all the information about this aid , its requirements and how to request it.
Help for disabled child
What does this help consist of?
It consists of an economic allowance for each child under 18 years of age and affected by a disability to a degree equal to or greater than 33% or greater than that age when the degree of disability is equal to or greater than 65%.
Previously, these families received Dependent Child Assistance . Families with a 33% disabled minor child received 1,000 euros per year; Those with a child of legal age with a disability of 65% received € 4,747.20 and with a disability greater than 75% € 7,120.80.
From June 1, 2020 , all people who want to apply for this help must request the IMV.
In addition, families who are responsible for a minor child with a disability equal to or greater than 33% or an adult child with a disability greater than 65% can receive additional help from the IMV. The amount received depends on both age and degree of disability:
- If you have a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33% and are under 18 years of age, you receive € 1000 per year.
- If you have a degree of disability equal to or greater than 65% and are over 18 years of age, you will receive 4,747.20 euros per year.
- If you have a degree of disability equal to or greater than 75% and are over 18 years of age, you receive 7,120.80 euros per year.
Who does it correspond to?
Parents or adopters will have the right to an economic allowance for a dependent child or minor as long as they legally reside in Spanish territory and comply with the established requirements.
More information
Check HERE all the information about this aid , its requirements and how to request it.
Financial benefit for multiple birth or adoption
What does this help consist of?
It is a non-contributory benefit that is offered through a single payment by the National Institute of Social Security (INSS). Its amount varies depending on the number of children born or adopted together.
The aid is calculated by multiplying by four, eight or 12 the minimum interprofessional salary for the current year (you can check what it is in this link of the BOE), although in cases in which one of the children was affected by an equal or greater disability at 33%, it will compute double.
The calculation is done as follows:
- If you have two children : the minimum wage is multiplied by four.
- If you have three children : multiply the minimum interprofessional wage by eight
- If you have four or more children : multiply the minimum interprofessional wage by 12
Who does it correspond to?
The aid can be processed by either of the two parents, whether they are Spanish or foreigners, in both cases with residence in Spain.
This benefit is incompatible with other analogous ones granted by other public social protection regimes, although it is compatible with the special maternity allowance for multiple births or adoption, the economic allowances for a dependent child or minor, and the orphan’s pension in favor of grandchildren and siblings that, where appropriate, may correspond.
For how long is this help received?
As we mentioned at the beginning, it is a help that is offered in a single payment.
More information
Check HERE all the information about it as well as the procedures for its management.
Single payment for birth or adoption in cases of large, single-parent family and in cases of mothers with disabilities
What does this help consist of?
It is a benefit granted by the National Institute of Social Security in a single payment of 1,000 euros , in cases of birth or adoption of a child in large families, single-parent families and in the cases of mothers who have a disability equal to or greater than 65%, as long as a certain level of income is not exceeded.
The benefit is not recognized in cases of foster care.
Who does it correspond to?
To obtain this benefit, the established income level must not be exceeded (consult the income table here) and one must be in one of the three mentioned cases . In the case of the mother’s disability, the birth of the child must have occurred in Spanish territory, or in the case of adoption, it must have been established or recognized by the competent Spanish authority.
Like the maternity benefit, this help is also exempt from personal income tax and can be requested by both Spaniards and foreigners, as long as both have residence in Spain.
Assistance for birth or adoption is incompatible with other benefits of the same nature in any other public social protection scheme, although other aids such as:
- Help for multiple birth or adoption
- Economic allowances for dependent child or foster minor
- The orphan’s pension and in favor of grandchildren and siblings that, where appropriate, may correspond.
- Other similar financial aid granted by a Local or Autonomous Administration.
- The special maternity allowance for multiple births caused by the same subject.
For how long is this help received?
This is a one-time payment.
More information
Check HERE all the information about it , as well as the procedures for its management.
Deduction for large family
What does this help consist of?
It is a specific deduction for large families , which can be applied in the Income Statement or received in an advance payment at the rate of 100 euros per month (large family of general category or with children with disabilities) or 200 euros (large family special category)
The amounts to be deducted in the Income Statement are established as follows:
- 1,200 euros per year for a general large family, single-parent family with two children or families with one child with a disability.
- 2,400 euros per year in the case of a large family of a special category.
Who does it correspond to?
To obtain this type of aid, it is essential to be in possession of the title that accredits you as a large family, both in the general category (three or four children) and in the special category (five or more children).
To benefit from them, it is necessary to be active in Social Security, although in the case of a large family it also applies to unemployed people who are receiving a subsidy and to pensioners.
For how long is this help received?
As long as the large family title or the official certification of the descendant’s degree of disability remains in force.
More information
Check HERE all the information about it as well as the procedures for its management. Likewise, we remind you that there are more discounts and state benefits that these families can also take advantage of and that we can consult on the website of the Spanish Federation of Large Families, as well as other municipal and regional aid.
Aid for working mothers who are employed or self-employed (deduction for maternity)
What does this help consist of?
It is an aid to working mothers that can be received in the form of an annual deduction in personal income tax of up to 1,200 euros until the child reaches three years of age , or request the advance payment of it at a rate of 100 euros per month per minor child three years.
In the cases of adoption or foster care, the deduction may be made, regardless of the age of the minor, during the three years following the date of registration in the Civil Registry.
In the event of the death of the mother, or when custody and custody are attributed exclusively to the father, or, where appropriate, to a guardian, the latter will be entitled to the pending deduction, provided that he or she meets the requirements set forth to be entitled to your application-
Who does it correspond to?
It can be requested by employed or self-employed working mothers who are registered with the corresponding Social Security or Mutual Insurance scheme. This aid, in force at the national level, is not applicable in the Basque Country.
For how long is this help received?
As long as the child is under three years of age , or in the case of adoption or foster care, during the three years following registration in the Civil Registry.
More information
Check HERE all the information in this regard , and download Form 140 to request help from your Tax Agency.
Aid to working mothers for children under three years of age in daycare
What does this help consist of?
This is a tax deduction that working women can benefit from for each child under the age of three who goes to an authorized nursery or early childhood education center.
The deduction has a maximum of 1,000 euros and will be applicable for the concepts of registration and enrollment, assistance in general and extended hours, and food, provided that it has been produced for full months.
Who does it correspond to?
Mothers who are self-employed or employed and are registered with the corresponding Social Security or mutual insurance scheme.
Custody expenses are the amounts that meet the following requirements :
- They are satisfied with licensed nurseries and early childhood education centers.
- They are paid for registration and enrollment, attendance, in general and extended hours, and food, provided that they have been produced for full months.
- Both the amount paid by the mother and the amount paid by the other parent, adopter, guardian or foster carer will be considered.
- The amounts paid by the company in which the mother, father, adopter, guardian or foster care of the minor work, nor the subsidized amounts paid to the nursery or nursery school, will not be taken into account.
It is the nurseries or children’s centers who must submit an informative statement on the minors and the expenses that entitle the application of the increase in the maternity deduction . The model that must be presented to receive this aid is 233.
More information
Check HERE all the information about it .
Bonus of fees to hire a caregiver
This is a 45% discount on Social Security contributions for large or single-parent families who need to hire a person who allows them to reconcile work and family life.
Check HERE all the information about it .
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