As a tenant, you can also deduct the costs for the chimney sweep from your taxes

Created: 04/12/2022, 16:17

By: Janine Napirca

Chimney sweeps not only bring luck, but also bills.

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As a tenant, you can also claim the costs for the chimney sweep for tax purposes.

Since the work that the

does in your house is part of the

's services, you can be tax deductible according to

a report by the

.

Here you can find out what you need to bear in mind if you want to claim the invoices from the chimney sweep or chimney sweep – as the man who is said to bring luck is also known – for tax purposes.

The chimney sweep is a craftsman – and therefore tax deductible

According to the report, the following chimney sweep

are included and can therefore be deducted from the tax:

• sweeping the chimney

• Maintenance work

• verification or measurement work

• legionella tests

• fireplace show

Source: United Income Tax Assistance

That wasn't always the case:

According to the VLH ,

entered in the tax return for the tax office and thus deducted from the tax.

Since a court ruling by the Federal Fiscal Court of November 6th, 2014, measuring and inspection services can also be claimed for tax purposes.

Thus, the activities of the chimney sweep around the heating, fireplace and stove are considered a craftsman's service.

You can find out by when you have to submit your tax return here.

How can I deduct the costs for the chimney sweep from my taxes?

If you want to deduct the costs for the chimney sweep from your taxes, there are a few things to consider:

It is clear that tradesman services can be deducted from tax.

But what about homeschooling – is there anything tax deductible?

Watch the video to see why chimney sweeps are supposed to bring good luck

As a tenant, you can also deduct chimney sweep costs from your taxes

Not only those who live in their own homes can claim the costs for the chimney sweep for tax purposes.

According to the VLH,

as a

for the chimney sweep, which are stated in your utility bill, in your tax return and deduct them from your taxes.

To do this, the various items in the ancillary cost statement must be shown separately.

Read here what pensioners should consider when filing their tax returns.