Household tax deduction

With the household tax deduction (kotitalousvähennys), you can deduct part of the cost of work done in your home from your taxes. The deduction covers things like cleaning, renovation and care work.

You will need

• Invoices for the work done
• Details of the labour share
• MyTax (OmaVero)

Steps

1. Check which work qualifies

   Qualifying work includes, for example, household, care and repair work in your own home or holiday home.

2. Check the company's details

3. Ask for an itemised invoice

4. Pay it yourself

5. Check the current limits

6. Apply for a revised tax card

7. Declare it in your tax return

8. Keep the invoices

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