Employees and self-employed people with children are entitled to …
Arbeitnehmende und Selbständigerwerbende mit Kindern haben Anspruch auf …
Correct answer: C
- A child preference.Kinderbegünstigung.
- B parental relief.Elternentlastung.
- C family allowance.Familienzulage.
- D financial aid.Finanzhilfe.
Why
Employees and self-employed people with children are entitled to family allowances. These are child allowances and education allowances.
Common mistakes
- D: financial aid.
- «Financial aid» is a general term. The benefit for children set by law is called family allowance.
Topic
Child allowances and tax deductions
The state supports families with children. The most important help is family allowances. Employees and self-employed people are entitled to them, for each child. Parents who are not in paid work can also receive them. The money comes via the employer or the family compensation fund. You receive it every month together with your wages.
Living in Switzerland
Taxes and family support
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 131 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.