Single-parent tax benefit 2026 – how much do you save?

In Finland, single parents receive an enhanced basic deduction — the so-called yksinhuoltajakorotus (single-parent supplement). In 2026 the supplement is €1,880. This means your taxable income is reduced by €1,880, which increases net pay by €200–400 per year depending on your income and municipality.

The supplement is simple but effective: it is applied automatically once you declare your single-parent status when requesting a tax card. No separate application is needed.

Who qualifies for the single-parent supplement?

The supplement is granted if you are the sole guardian of at least one minor child. It is a binary benefit — the number of children does not affect the supplement amount. One child is sufficient.

In general the benefit goes to the parent with whom the child primarily lives. Both parents can only receive it in exceptional circumstances.

Example calculation: €3,000/month gross, Tampere

Tampere uses a municipal tax rate of 7.60%. Two scenarios:

The annual benefit is approximately €280–350, or around €25–30/month. The exact amount depends on the effective tax rate, which varies with income and total deductions.

This is an estimate. Use the calculator for a precise result.

How to apply for the supplement

Apply when requesting your tax card in OmaVero. Mark that you are a single parent — the Tax Administration will automatically apply the supplement to the next year's tax card.

• Log in to OmaVero (omavero.vero.fi)
• Select Tax card and prepayments
• Fill in the tax card application — tick the single-parent field
• Submit the application — the new tax card takes effect from the start of the next month

Calculate your own tax benefit

Enter your salary in the calculator, open Advanced settings, and check the Single parent box. The calculator shows the precise impact on net pay — you can compare the result with and without the supplement.