(2022) Can I also claim the tax reduction as a tenant?

Yes, because you do not need to own the flat to claim the expenses.

Taxpayers who wish to claim tax reductions for household-related services or tradesmen's services do not need to be the client of the measure carried out. Therefore, tenants can also claim costs for services commissioned by the landlord and paid by them as part of the service charges.

If the landlord has commissioned household-related services and tradesmen's services, tenants can claim the amounts paid for service charges as a tax reduction, also within the specified maximum amounts.

With the service charge statement for the flat, you can save a significant amount of tax, as many items can reduce the tax burden as household-related services or tradesmen's services. For service charges, this mainly concerns the items

• Garden maintenance
• House cleaning
• Caretaker activities
• Chimney sweep fees
• Lift maintenance.

To claim their entitlement with the tax office, the tenant needs a certificate from the landlord containing the required information. The "normal" service charge statement usually does not contain the necessary information. The tenant is entitled to receive such a certificate.

Note: If you are renting, you can also claim tax benefits for household-related employment or tradesmen's services if these were commissioned by you and carried out in your flat.