(2022) Which relocation expenses can I deduct?

In connection with the second home, you can deduct the actual costs incurred for tax purposes. This starts with the search for accommodation: expenses related to the search, such as travel costs for viewing properties, telephone or postage fees, can be deducted as business expenses. The tax office also recognises moving costs. You can deduct the costs of a removal company, expenses for a rental vehicle, helper wages or moving boxes. The estate agent's fee for obtaining the new accommodation is also deductible.

Please note that you must provide individual proof of your moving costs as part of the dual household, as the moving cost allowance is not granted because you are not relocating your main residence.

The deductibility of moving costs also applies to your return move to your main residence. If you need to carry out redecoration work when moving out of your second home, you can include these in your tax return.