RUT Tax Deduction on Moving – Pay Half Price for Moving Help

Yes, moving qualifies for the RUT tax deduction. This means you only pay half the labour cost when you hire professional moving help — the Swedish government covers the rest through the RUT deduction. A move that costs SEK 12,000 in labour only costs you SEK 6,000.

The RUT deduction on moving is one of the smartest savings you can make. Yet surprisingly many people do not know that moving qualifies. Many assume RUT only covers cleaning and household help, but the truth is that moving household goods and personal belongings is explicitly classified as household work by the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket).

In this guide we cover everything you need to know: what is and is not included, how much you actually save with concrete calculation examples, and how to book a move with the RUT deduction already included — no paperwork and no need to contact the Tax Agency.

Yes, moving qualifies for the RUT tax deduction. The Swedish Tax Agency classifies moving of household goods and personal belongings as household work, which entitles you to a 50 % tax reduction on the labour cost. This applies whether you hire help for a full household move or just need someone to carry a sofa down the stairs.

The RUT deduction applies to all types of household moves carried out by a registered company with an F-tax certificate. It does not matter what type of housing you live in — the deduction applies to:

• Rental apartments — Yes, you get RUT on moving even if you rent
• Co-op apartments (bostadsrätt) — Yes, full RUT entitlement
• Houses and terraced houses — Yes, all RUT services apply
• Holiday homes — Yes, RUT applies to moves to or from holiday homes

The only requirement is that the work is performed by a company registered with the Tax Agency that has an F-tax certificate. If you hire private individuals via apps like Tiptapp — where the workers do not have F-tax — you get no RUT deduction. This can mean a seemingly cheaper option actually costs more than a professional moving company with RUT.

Moving was added as a RUT-qualifying service specifically to combat undeclared work in the moving industry and make it easier for private individuals to hire professional help at a reasonable price.

You save 50 % of the labour cost — always exactly half. The maximum deduction is SEK 75,000 per person per year. Since it applies per person, a couple can use up to SEK 150,000 combined, but most moves come in well under the cap.

Important to understand: The RUT deduction only applies to the labour cost. It does not apply to materials, vehicles, fuel or VAT on materials. But with most moving companies — including Ungdomskraft — the vast majority of the invoice is labour cost, which means the savings are substantial.

Here are concrete calculation examples showing what you actually pay:

Type of move	Labour cost	RUT deduction (50 %)	You pay
Small move (1–2 rooms)	SEK 8,000	−SEK 4,000	SEK 4,000
Medium move (2–3 rooms)	SEK 12,000	−SEK 6,000	SEK 6,000
Large move (4+ rooms / house)	SEK 20,000	−SEK 10,000	SEK 10,000
Move + junk removal	SEK 16,000	−SEK 8,000	SEK 8,000

A typical move of a two-room apartment with Ungdomskraft costs around SEK 10,000–14,000 in labour. With RUT you pay just SEK 5,000–7,000 for a professional move with employed workers, a company van and Trygg Hansa insurance. That is often cheaper than renting a van and asking friends to help — and definitely safer.

The savings become even greater if you combine moving with other RUT-qualifying services in the same year. Need junk removal of old furniture? Or furniture assembly in your new flat? Everything gives a 50 % deduction on labour costs. Try our RUT calculator to work out your exact savings.

The Swedish Tax Agency has clear rules about what counts as RUT-qualifying work during a move. Here is a complete overview:

This qualifies for the RUT deduction when moving:

• Packing and unpacking — Staff pack your belongings into boxes and unpack them in your new home
• Carrying furniture and boxes — All carrying on stairs, through corridors and in/out of doorways. Applies regardless of floor and whether there is a lift
• Transport of household goods — Loading, driving and unloading your belongings from old home to new. See also household moving and transport help
• Disassembly and assembly of furniture — Taking apart wardrobes, beds and bookshelves for transport and reassembling them in the new home
• Protecting furniture — Wrapping fragile furniture in protective blankets and plastic film during transport
• Carrying help on stairs — If you need help carrying heavy items such as sofas, washing machines or pianos. See also our page on carrying help and carrying help for moving

This does NOT qualify for the RUT deduction when moving:

• Move-out cleaning — Cleaning is a separate RUT-qualifying service but is not included in the move. You can use the RUT deduction on the cleaning separately if you hire a cleaning company
• Materials — Moving boxes, tape, bubble wrap and protective blankets do not qualify
• Vehicle rental without staff — If you only rent a vehicle without hiring staff for the work, you get no RUT deduction. It is the work that qualifies, not the vehicle
• Storage — Storing household goods in a warehouse does not qualify
• Corporate moves — RUT only applies to private individuals. An office move does not qualify

With Ungdomskraft, a company van, protective blankets and all necessary equipment are always included in the price. The vast majority of our invoice is labour cost — which means almost the entire amount qualifies for the RUT deduction.

The easiest thing about the RUT deduction is that you barely need to do anything yourself. There is no application to submit, no forms and nothing to report in your tax return. Here is how it works:

Step 1: Book a move with a registered company

Choose a moving company that offers the RUT deduction and has an F-tax certificate. With Ungdomskraft you see the price with the RUT deduction already included at the time of booking.

Step 2: Provide your personnummer

The company needs your Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) to request payment from the Tax Agency. That is the only thing you need to do.

Step 3: You only pay your half

On the invoice you only pay 50 % of the labour cost. The company requests the remaining 50 % directly from the Tax Agency. You do not need to contact the Tax Agency, save receipts or report anything in your tax return — everything is handled automatically.

Important: Hire the right company

For RUT to work, the company must have an F-tax certificate. This means the company is registered as a business with the Tax Agency. If you hire private individuals via marketplaces like Tiptapp — where the workers lack F-tax — you get no RUT deduction. This can mean a seemingly cheap option actually costs more.

Calculation example: A move via Tiptapp costs SEK 8,000 without RUT. The same move with Ungdomskraft costs SEK 12,000 — but with RUT you only pay SEK 6,000. You save SEK 2,000 and also get employed staff, insurance and a company van.

Read more in our comparison between Ungdomskraft and Tiptapp or our Tiptapp Stockholm guide.

Yes, the RUT deduction on moving applies in rental apartments. It is a common misconception that RUT only applies to those who own their home — a house or co-op. But the truth is that the RUT deduction applies regardless of housing type.

The Tax Agency's rules are clear: the RUT deduction is based on the work being performed for a private individual, not on the type of housing the person lives in. This means you have full entitlement to RUT regardless of whether you:

• Move from one rental apartment to another
• Move from a rental to a co-op (or vice versa)
• Move to or from a house
• Move to or from a holiday home
• Move to a senior or care home

Living in a rental and about to move? Then you can save thousands with the RUT deduction. A move of a two-room apartment that costs SEK 10,000 in labour only costs you SEK 5,000 with RUT.

Need to move in Stockholm or Gothenburg? Ungdomskraft offers professional moving with the RUT deduction in both cities.

Yes, pensioners can absolutely use the RUT deduction on moving. In fact, the RUT deduction is particularly valuable for pensioners — many elderly people move to a smaller home, a senior residence or a care home and need professional help with packing, carrying and transport.

The rules for pensioners are as follows:

• Same percentage deduction — 50 % of the labour cost, just like everyone else
• Maximum deduction — Pensioners born in 1957 or earlier have a combined cap of SEK 75,000 for RUT and ROT together. Younger pensioners have separate caps (SEK 75,000 RUT + SEK 50,000 ROT)
• Must have tax to deduct against — You must have paid enough tax during the year. Most pensioners with an income pension pay enough to use RUT in full

The RUT deduction makes professional moving accessible and affordable for older people. Instead of asking children or grandchildren for help — or risking injury with heavy lifting — you can hire a professional team that handles everything safely and with insurance, at half the price.

Read more in our guide on RUT deduction for pensioners. Ungdomskraft's team has extensive experience helping elderly people with moves. We handle packing, carrying, transport and setup — calmly and carefully. And you only pay half the cost thanks to RUT.

Ungdomskraft makes it as easy as possible to use the RUT deduction on your move. The RUT deduction is included directly in the quote — you see exactly what you actually pay at the time of booking. No hassle with the Tax Agency, no forms, no surprises.

This is what you get with Ungdomskraft:

• RUT deduction included in the price — You see what you pay at booking. We handle everything with the Tax Agency
• Fixed price — No hidden fees, no surcharges, no surprises afterwards
• Company van always included — No need to rent a vehicle or organise transport
• Employed workers — Background-checked, dedicated young workers with real employment contracts. No gig workers
• Insurance via Trygg Hansa — Full liability insurance covering damage during the entire move
• Dedicated contact person — Call or chat with your personal contact before, during and after the move
• Available in Stockholm and Gothenburg — Moving in Stockholm and moving in Gothenburg including surrounding municipalities

How to book:

1. Go to boka.ungdomskraft.com
2. Choose "Moving" as your service
3. Enter addresses, floor and what needs to be moved
4. See your fixed price — already with the RUT deduction included
5. Confirm your booking — done!

It takes under two minutes to book, and you know exactly what you pay. No surprises, no hassle.

Get a price for your move with RUT Call us — 010-123 45 67

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