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Deducting tradespeople's services
Steuernab 9 J.
Tradespeople working in your home? In Germany you can deduct 20% of the labour costs directly from your tax bill (max. €1,200/year). Applies to renovation, repair and modernisation.
How to save tax with tradespeople's services (Germany):
You can deduct 20% of the labour costs (not material costs!) directly from your tax bill – up to €1,200 per year.
What counts:
✅ Painting and wallpapering
✅ Plumbing and heating work
✅ Renovation (bathroom, kitchen, floors)
✅ Garden work by a specialist firm
✅ Chimney sweep
Example: the painter invoices €3,000 in labour costs. 20% of that = €600 in direct tax savings. You effectively pay only €2,400.
Requirement: the invoice must show labour and material costs separately. Payment by bank transfer (NOT cash!).
Did you know? 20% of labour costs for tradespeople can be deducted directly from your tax liability – up to €1,200 a year. Materials do NOT count, ONLY labour.
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