Household tax credit

Work done at home and in a leisure dwelling qualifies for a tax relief called the household allowance. You can get help from the government by commissioning the installation (or renovation) work from a professional and then claiming the household allowance for your share of the work.

A person who is taxable in Finland receives a household allowance for work carried out on their own home or leisure home, subject to the conditions.

You can also get a household allowance for work done in the homes of close relatives. In this case, the recipient of the household allowance must be the person who paid for the work or service. You should bear this in mind when ordering installation services for grandparents or parents, as you will be entitled to a household allowance for the installation work. However, parents are not allowed to take a deduction for work done in their children's homes

The household deduction only applies to individuals, i.e. not businesses or corporations.

In 2024, it will be 40% of the renovation and renovation work paid for, less a €100 deductible. However, up to a maximum of €2250 per person per year. So, with a spouse, it is €4500 (- deductible per person). If the amount of the household allowance does not exceed €2250, it is best to apply for it in one person's name only, so that you don't have to pay the excess twice.The excess is per year, not per project!

We can provide you with the lights and new sockets for your kitchen area. The price of the project including lights is 1500€, of which installation work is 600,00€

You get a 40% household tax credit: 600€ x 0,4 = 240€

Deduction for own contribution: 240€ - 100€ = 140€

When you exceed your own maximum, the excess can be used for the tax of a spouse or registered partner living in the same dwelling. The tax authorities will do this automatically (or on your tax return) for the excess amount. In this case, the spouse will therefore receive a household allowance of €2700 - €2250 = €450, less a €100 deductible. This means that 2600€ will be refunded for the part of the renovation work

You can claim the household allowance for various types of home and leisure home maintenance work (also care and domestic work is covered by the household allowance, with a higher 60% deduction!)

See the Tax Administration's website for more details on which works qualify for the household credit

You apply for the household allowance yourself, and the most convenient way to do this is through the OmaVero service.

The application can be made as soon as the share of the work has been paid.