This service is most recommended for employees in so-called “special” industries, such as construction workers, cleaners or temporary workers who frequently change job sites. In such cases, they are entitled to tax deductions for travel and meals during business trips.
If you do mobile work, you are also entitled to meal deductions for trips more than 15 km away from your garage or permanent workplace
Note: Employees of factories, shops, schools, hotels, etc., are not eligible for tax deductions for meals!
Transportation expenses for workers in other professions can only be claimed for car use if there are special reasons. Otherwise, only public transportation costs are considered. A personal liability of 900€ (750€ before 2024) per year applies, and only expenses exceeding this amount are deductible.
Every employee, regardless of their profession, can claim deductions for expenses they personally paid during the tax year to generate income. These may include:
- Education costs in their field.
- Work clothing or tools.
- Obtaining a work-based residence permit.
- Meals (for the professions mentioned above).
- Other work-related expenses.
- Use of own room for work purposes (for remote workers).
A standard deduction of €750 is already provided for such expenses. If your expenses exceed this amount, you can include the excess in your tax return.
If your family lives in another city or country, weekend trips to visit them can also be deducted from taxable income. Additionally, housing costs in Finland can be considered as “work-related accommodation” if the distance between your residence and your family home exceeds 100 km. This benefit is not available to single individuals, even if they are temporarily working in Finland.
If you are unemployed or studying (without working), you only need to verify the accuracy of your reported income and paid taxes. Expense deductions are only possible if you have earned income or capital gains.
If you believe, based on the information above, that you can significantly reduce your taxable income and receive a substantial tax refund, you can order our tax return preparation service. If you have access to your online Omavero account, you can issue a power of attorney and we will file your tax declaration directly in Omavero.
If you are unable to grant authorization, please contact us before placing your order. If you don’t have access to Omavero, we can complete your tax return on paper forms and submit it to the tax office on your behalf (delivery is included in the service fee).
Instructions for granting authorization using bank codes on Suomi.fi HERE
To order this service, you need to complete a questionnaire and provide the required information. If anything is missing, we will contact you using the details provided in the form.
Returns can be filed for 2021-2023.
Important: The expense amounts you report (e.g., travel, housing, meals, etc.) are not the refund amounts you’ll receive. These expenses only reduce your taxable income, and you’ll only receive a refund for the taxes paid on those deductions.