Online calculator Calculate the amount of child allowances in the Canton Zurich (in German)     The most important factors in brief Child allowances are considered a contribution to the additional child-raising costs that families or single persons with children carry. Child allowances are an independent social contribution entirely financed by employers. It is incumbent in the canton to regulate the legal position.       Information and forms on the topic: Information sheet (PDF): Child allowances (in German)     Registration form for child allowances (PDF): Question form for registration (in German)     Modifications advises concerning family allowances (PDF): Registration form for modifications (in German)