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Apply for a lump sum for a carer

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Procedure

            			
  • The lump sum for long-term care is applied for in the income tax return
  • The tax return can be submitted on paper or online
			
Legal bases
			
More information
The relevant tax office decides on the applications in the tax return. You can find the tax office responsible for you using the tax office finder on the website of the Federal Central Office. 

You can also have the lump sum for care taken into account in the income tax reduction procedure. You can find the link under "Further information" - "Where can I find out more" - "Service description of the income tax reduction procedure - applying for tax allowances".