Deduct the costs for the chimney sweep from your taxes
Created: 04/12/2022, 16:04
By: Janine Napirca
Have you ever entered the costs for the chimney sweep in your tax return?
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The costs for the chimney sweep can also be claimed for tax purposes like other craft work.
Since the work that the
chimney sweeper
does in your house is part of the
craftsman
's services, you can be tax deductible according to
a report by the
United Income Tax Aid (VLH
)
.
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.
Chimney sweeper is a craftsman - and therefore tax deductible
According to the report, the following chimney sweep
services
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 ,
until 2015
only chimney sweeps and maintenance and repair work could be
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:
According to the report, you can deduct
20 percent of the travel, labour, machine, disposal and consumable costs
(e.g. cleaning agents) from your taxes, but
a maximum of 1,200 euros per year for all tradesman services
.
According to the VLH,
material costs
cannot be
claimed for tax purposes and should therefore be listed separately.
Do not pay in cash but by
bank transfer
.
According to the report, the services of the chimney sweep must be provided
in your household
and may
not
have been carried out as part of a
new building
.
It is clear that tradesman services can be deducted from tax.
But what about homeschooling – is there anything tax deductible?
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
tenant you can also enter the
costs
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.
Watch the video to see why chimney sweeps are supposed to bring good luck
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