How to Get 35% Back on Home Cleaning Costs in Finland (Household Deduction)

When you book a home cleaning service in Finland, you may qualify for a tax benefit called the Household Deduction (Kotitalousvähennys), which can reduce your taxes by 35% of the labour cost of the service.

1) How much can you get back?

According to the Finnish Tax Administration (Vero.fi):

• Tax credit: 35% of labour costs (including VAT)
• Annual threshold (deductible amount): €150 per person / year
• Maximum credit: €1,600 per person / year (couples up to €3,200)
• Important: Only labour costs are included. Materials and other charges are not deductible.

2) Who can claim the Household Deduction?

You may claim it if:

• The work is done in your home (owned or rented), holiday home, or your parents' / grandparents' home
• The service provider is registered in Finland's Prepayment Register (Ennakkoperintärekisteri)

3) How is the deduction calculated?

The formula is:

Example: If your labour cost is €600:

4) How to claim it in MyTax

Report it under "Tax credit for household expenses" with:

• Total amount paid
• The labour cost separately listed in the invoice

5) What Homora provides

Homora provides invoices with labour cost clearly separated and annual tax summaries of cleaning services — making the deduction process simple and stress-free.