Costs for in-home tradesmen services can lead to a direct tax reduction. You can deduct 20% of the labor costs from your tax liability. Here’s what you need to know and how to enter these expenses in the Taxfix app.
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You can deduct 20% of tradesmen labor costs, up to a maximum of €1,200 per year.
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Only labor costs are deductible – material costs are not.
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In the Taxfix app, enter these expenses under “Expenses” → “Tradesmen costs.”
🚀 Your Guide
Which tradesmen services can I deduct?
Deductible are services performed in your household that are for maintenance, renovation, or improvement. Examples include:
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Drain pipe cleaning
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Gutter cleaning
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Repairing a washing machine in your apartment
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Water damage restoration
➡️ Only the labor costs (including VAT) are tax-deductible – material costs are excluded.
💡 Make sure the invoice separates labor from material costs. If it doesn’t, ask your tradesman to issue a revised invoice with a clear breakdown.
How much can I claim?
You can claim 20% of the pure labor costs – this amount directly reduces your tax due.
📌 The maximum tax reduction is €1,200 per year.
💡 The Taxfix app automatically applies this percentage and limit – you don’t need to calculate the 20% yourself.
Pay attention to invoices and payment method
To qualify for the tax benefit, the following must apply:
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There is an invoice or contract for the service.
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Payment was made via bank transfer – cash payments are not accepted by the tax office.
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Keep invoices and payment confirmations in case the tax office asks for them.
How to enter tradesmen costs in the Taxfix app
In the app, enter your tradesmen costs as follows:
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Go to the “Expenses” category.
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Select the option “Tradesmen costs.”
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Enter the labor costs (not material costs) as listed on the invoice.
💡 Support tip: In the Taxfix app, you can only enter the labor portion – material costs cannot be deducted.
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