Household tax deduction: what you need to know
The deduction is available for standard housekeeping, care, nursing, maintenance and repair work on your home or holiday home. This includes work that is normally carried out for the benefit of the home and its occupants.
Where can you get a deduction:
- In your home, your spouse's parents' home, or your spouse's grandparents' home.
- In a holiday home, including the yard and outbuildings (up to 10,000 m² in sparsely populated areas).
- In a shared holiday home, in proportion to your contribution to the costs.
- In a housing company for work that is the responsibility of a shareholder.
From 1 January 2025, the household tax deduction is 35% of work expenses, the deductible is 150 euros/calendar year, the maximum tax deduction is 1,600 euros per person per year. You can claim the tax deduction jointly with your spouse.
- Use a pre-filled tax return. No need to attach receipts.
- The deduction can be claimed when applying for a tax card or through the palkka.fi service (for salary jobs).
- The application for adjusting the deduction must be submitted within five years.
- House renovation, painting the facade, updating heating systems, electrical wiring or plumbing.
- Construction of small yard buildings (fence, terrace, pier).
- Installation of telecommunications equipment or internet connection (if includes work on the territory).
- General household chores: cleaning, cooking, yard maintenance (mowing the lawn, cutting down trees).
What types of work are eligible for deduction:
What is not eligible for deduction:
- New home construction or extensions (within two years of inspection).
- Goods, equipment or supplies.
- Home inspections, chimney cleaning, alarm system installation or security services.
- The deduction is only available for work, not for materials.
- After purchasing a new home, a deduction can be obtained for repairs if it is put into operation within three months.
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