Familienbeihilfe (Finanzamt Österreich) letter explained in English
Family benefits. The tax office pays child benefit (Familienbeihilfe) together with the child tax credit (Kinderabsetzbetrag).
Letters you may get
- Mitteilung über den Bezug der Familienbeihilfe — what you get and until when
- Überprüfung des Anspruchs — they check if you still qualify and need proof
- Rückforderung — they want money back
What to do
- Send the review form and the proof back in time, or the payments can stop.
- Tell them at once if your child stops school or training, moves out or leaves Austria.
- Find the deadline. Look for “Frist”, “bis zum”, “innerhalb”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“Beschwerde”, “Vorstellung”, “Einspruch”, “Beschwerde”). See the template.
Words you may see
- Familienbeihilfe
- Monthly child benefit, paid by the tax office (Finanzamt Österreich).
Questions
What is the Familienbeihilfe (Finanzamt Österreich)?
Family benefits. The tax office pays child benefit (Familienbeihilfe) together with the child tax credit (Kinderabsetzbetrag).
How long do I have to answer a letter from the Familienbeihilfe (Finanzamt Österreich)?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “Frist”, “bis zum”, “innerhalb” — they mark the deadline. In Austria, an official letter sent by normal post usually counts as delivered on the 3rd working day after it was posted. A registered letter (RSa or RSb) counts as delivered on the day you get it — or, if you were not home, usually on the first day you can pick it up at the post office. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“Beschwerde”, “Vorstellung”, “Einspruch”, “Beschwerde”).
Can I read a Familienbeihilfe (Finanzamt Österreich) letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in German. Your letter never leaves your device.
Other offices in Austria
Finanzamt Österreich · AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice) · Magistrat / Bezirkshauptmannschaft · MA 35 / Niederlassungsbehörde · Meldeamt / Meldeservice · ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse) · SVS (Sozialversicherung der Selbständigen) · Pensionsversicherungsanstalt (PVA)