Costs for services in your home can lower your tax burden. Up to 20% of these expenses can be directly deducted from your income tax. Here’s what counts, how to enter it in the Taxfix app, and what to look out for.
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You can deduct labor costs for certain services.
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Up to 20% of the costs can be deducted from your tax.
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The app automatically applies deduction limits.
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Payments must be made by bank transfer and properly documented.
🚀 Your Guide
What Qualifies as a Household Service?
You can usually deduct the following services:
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Cleaning (e.g. housekeeping help)
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Gardening
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Nursing and care services
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Pet care
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Snow removal
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Handyman services (e.g. repairs, renovations)
These tasks must be performed in or around your home.
Which Costs Are Deductible?
Only the labor costs (including VAT) are deductible. Material costs are not deductible.
Important:
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Make sure the invoice clearly separates labor and materials.
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If needed, ask your service provider for a revised invoice showing the labor costs.
How Much Can You Deduct?
The tax office allows up to 20% of your eligible costs as a tax reduction. Annual limits vary by type of service:
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Mini-job in the household: up to €510
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Care, regular employment, and services: up to €4,000
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Handyman services: up to €1,200
📌 The Taxfix app calculates this for you automatically – no need to do the math yourself.
Important: Invoice and Payment Method
To claim the deduction:
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✉️ You must have an invoice or written agreement.
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💳 The payment must be made by bank transfer (cash payments are not accepted).
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📄 Keep all invoices and payment confirmations in case the tax office asks for them.
How to Enter Costs in the Taxfix App
In the app, go to the "Expenses" category to enter:
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Household services (e.g. cleaning, care, gardening)
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Handyman services (e.g. repairs, renovations)
📌 Only labor costs should be entered, not material costs.
💡 Tip: Tap the info symbol (i) next to the questions in the app for helpful explanations.
More Help and Information
Find more detailed guidance in the Taxfix Help Center:
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