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Remote workers in Finland have their last chance to claim the 960-euro home office tax deduction before the government removes the benefit next year.
Today marks the final day for 1.8 million employees and pensioners to complete or correct their 2025 tax return, according to the Finnish Tax Administration.
Those who have worked from home should pay special attention.
The government announced in its mid-term policy talks that the standardised home office deduction will be abolished starting in 2026. This change will affect approximately 350,000 wage earners.
The deduction has covered expenses related to remote work, such as home office chairs or desks, without the need to present receipts.
Those who worked from home full-time for more than half of the year’s working days are entitled to deduct up to 960 euros from their annual taxable income. This reduction lowers both taxable income and the amount of tax paid. The benefit varies depending on salary and individual tax rates.
Instructions for claiming the home office deduction are available on the Finnish Tax Administration’s website and can be completed with a few clicks.
The government will continue to allow deductions for actual costs incurred from renting an external workspace. If a taxpayer rents a separate office outside their home, they may still deduct rent and related expenses from their taxable income.
Before making any updates, taxpayers are advised to check their tax return or the MyTax service to confirm whether their deadline is today. Some taxpayers have already passed their due date.
Those who do not need to make corrections to their tax return are not required to take any action.
HT
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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
