RUT Tax Deduction on Furniture Assembly – Pay Half Price (2026)

Bought new furniture but have no time or desire to assemble it? Furniture assembly qualifies for the RUT tax deduction — meaning you pay half the labour cost and the state pays the rest. This applies whether it is an IKEA kitchen, a wardrobe, a bed or an entire office layout. Use our RUT calculator to work out your savings.

Yes. Assembling furniture in your home counts as a household service and is covered by the RUT tax deduction. This applies to assembly of purchased furniture in your home — regardless of whether you live in a rental flat, a housing cooperative or a house.

The most common misunderstanding is that people think furniture assembly is ROT — the renovation deduction. That is incorrect. Furniture assembly is RUT, which means a 50 % deduction on the labour cost.

The following qualifies for the RUT deduction:

• Assembly of IKEA furniture ✓
• Assembly of wardrobes and storage systems ✓
• Assembly of beds and headboards ✓
• Assembly of desks and office furniture ✓
• Assembly of shelves and bookcases ✓
• Assembly of TV units and media furniture ✓
• Assembly of kitchen and bathroom furniture ✓
• Disassembly of old furniture before assembling new ones ✓

Need to get rid of the old furniture? Furniture removal also qualifies for the RUT deduction.

What is not included:

• Materials and screws are not covered by the deduction
• Installation of built-in solutions classified as ROT (e.g. recessed spotlights, permanent tiling)
• VAT
• Mileage and parking

The RUT deduction covers 50 % of the labour cost. The combined cap for RUT and ROT is SEK 75,000 per person per year — of which a maximum of SEK 50,000 may be RUT.

Calculation examples

For a typical IKEA shopping trip with 4–5 pieces of furniture, the RUT deduction is often the difference that makes it an easy choice to hire help instead of spending an entire Saturday with an Allen key.

No. The RUT deduction is linked to the work, not where you bought the furniture. It does not matter whether the furniture comes from IKEA, Jysk, Mio, Hem or a second-hand find — assembly in your home always qualifies for the RUT deduction.

However, it is important that the assembly is carried out by a registered company. A friend helping out for a small fee, or a private individual via an app, never qualifies for the RUT deduction — read more in our Ungdomskraft vs Tiptapp comparison. You need to hire a VAT-registered company with an F-tax certificate. Buying furniture from IKEA? Check out our IKEA delivery service — we deliver and assemble the same day.

Simple:

1. Book an approved company — check that they have an F-tax certificate
2. Provide your personal identity number when booking
3. Pay only your half — 50 % of the labour cost directly to the company
4. The company applies for the rest from the Swedish Tax Agency
5. Done — nothing to do in your tax return

With Ungdomskraft, you see the price with RUT included as soon as you book. You never pay more than what is shown — no surprises on the invoice.

Yes. The RUT deduction applies regardless of housing type. Rental flats, housing cooperatives, houses and holiday homes are all covered — the only requirement is that the work is carried out in your home.

We assemble furniture in Stockholm and Gothenburg — everything from a single chair to an entire home. Our workers are experienced with IKEA's assembly instructions and work quickly and carefully. You avoid searching for screws, deciphering instructions and straining your back.

What you always get:

• Fixed price with RUT included — you see your net cost straight away
• Employed workers — not a random private individual
• Trygg Hansa insurance — if anything should break
• No app to download — book directly on your phone at boka.ungdomskraft.com
• Or call us — and we will book it for you

Since 2014, we have completed over 50,000 jobs with an average rating of 4.8/5. Every job is carried out by young people getting their first work experience — you are making a difference for society while your sofa gets assembled.

We also offer moving help, carrying help and junk removal — all with the RUT deduction. Read about RUT deduction on moving, RUT deduction on junk removal or RUT deduction for pensioners.

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Can I use the RUT deduction for assembling an IKEA kitchen?

Yes. Assembling an IKEA kitchen qualifies for the RUT deduction. Note that the deduction applies to the labour cost — not materials (cabinet fronts, worktops, fittings).

Does the RUT deduction apply if the assembly is at a holiday home?

Yes, provided you own and live in the holiday home at least partly during the year.

Can you use the RUT deduction for disassembling old furniture?

Yes, disassembly in connection with assembling new furniture counts as part of the job and qualifies for the RUT deduction.

What is the difference between RUT and ROT for furniture?

RUT covers household services such as furniture assembly — 50 % deduction. ROT covers repair, renovation and extension of the property — 30 % but with a separate cap of SEK 50,000 within the combined cap of SEK 75,000. Furniture assembly is always RUT, not ROT.

Can businesses use the RUT deduction for furniture assembly?

No. The RUT deduction is only available to private individuals. Businesses cannot use RUT for office furniture — but private individuals furnishing a home office can.