Child benefit: When does the A21 platform open – Step-by-step application process – 2024-02-24 22:06:31

Countdown to the opening of the applications platform for the child benefit A21as it is expected to “go up” on Monday, February 26.

According to OPECAthe platform will remain open for new applications until March 11 at 18:00, while there will be a temporary closure on March 29 at 08:00 in order to process applications and clear the payment for the first two months of 2024 .

Beneficiaries can submit their applications through the OPEKA platform at www.opeka.gr or through the website www.idika.gr, using their personal Taxisnet passwords.

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Step by step application

Step 1 – Submission of E1 and A21 application: The allowance is calculated based on the dependent children declared in A21 of the year 2024 and according to the last cleared tax return. However, in order for the beneficiaries to know the correct amount of their allowance for the year 2024 and to avoid the accumulation of amounts paid unnecessarily, it is recommended to submit an income tax return-E1 for the current year (2023 income). The payment of the installment of child benefit that will be made after the deadline for submitting this year’s E1 will only include those applicants who have submitted this year’s tax return.

Step 2 – Login: Enter the application with your TaxisNet credentials by clicking the link that follows the instructions. Upon entering the system, you will be asked to confirm the AMKA and consent to the processing of the data required, that is, yours, your spouse’s or cohabiting partner’s and your protected children’s.

Step 3 – Consent: After entering, a form will appear where you will have to select your current marital status. Married and separated persons should enter the TIN and AMKA of his/her spouse. Carefully read the text regarding the Consent for Child Benefit and click [Συναίνεση] (to start filling in and submitting the application-responsible declaration of child benefit A21).

Step 4 – Filling out the Application: The child benefit application will contain your personal details and family composition pre-filled. Some of the fields of the application should be filled in by you, such as identity information, address and contact information, as well as the IBAN to which you are a beneficiary or co-beneficiary for the payment of the allowance.

Step 5 – Family Composition: The child benefit application includes a table with the composition of your family. For some members it may be required to fill in additional information, such as student information. Pressing [Αλλαγή Στοιχείων] you will be directed to the member’s details form for which you will enter and enter additional details. If any of the children should not participate in the application, you must delete a child. Additionally, if a member is not included in your pre-populated family composition, you will need to add a child. In the same list there is relevant information next to the name of the person who may need to consent to the allowance. His consent requires logging into the app with his TaxisNet credentials.

Step 6 – Markings and Evidence: When saving or submitting the application, the application may display highlights at the bottom of the form with important information related to the application. You may be asked to attach supporting documents relating to you or a protected member. Some of the supporting documents are mandatory for submitting the child benefit application.

Step 7 – Register and Submit: At the bottom of the application you can press [Αποθήκευση] the [Υποβολή]. By saving, the application is temporarily registered in the system and you can come back later one or more times to fill in additional member details or attach supporting documents that may be required. After the final submission of the application, it will not be possible to modify it. The verification of the attached supporting documents is carried out by OPECA only after the final submission of the application. Please note that an incomplete application is not considered submitted.

Cancellation of Application: If after submitting the application, you find that there is a mistake, you can cancel it by pressing [Οι Αιτήσεις Μου] / [Προβολή] / [Ακύρωση Αίτησης] and then start a new application-responsible declaration (A21) for child benefit. When it is completed, it must be submitted for good.