RUT & ROT Calculator – Work Out Your Tax Deduction (2026)
How much RUT or ROT tax deduction you can actually use depends on how much tax you pay. The deduction is a tax reduction — not a grant — which means you can never get back more than you have paid in tax during the year.
Use the calculator below to see exactly what applies to you.
Calculate Your RUT and ROT Deduction
What Are the RUT and ROT Tax Deductions?
RUT and ROT are two different types of tax reduction for work in and around the home.
RUT — Rengöring, Underhåll och Tvätt (Cleaning, Maintenance and Laundry) — covers household services such as cleaning, moving, junk removal, furniture assembly and gardening. You receive a 50 % deduction on the labour cost, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
ROT — Reparation, Ombyggnad och Tillbyggnad (Repair, Renovation and Extension) — covers renovation work in your home such as painting, bathroom renovation and plumbing. You receive a 30 % deduction on the labour cost, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
The combined cap for RUT and ROT together is SEK 75,000 per person per year. This means that if you use SEK 40,000 in ROT, a maximum of SEK 35,000 remains for RUT — not SEK 50,000.
Why Does Your Salary Matter?
The deduction is linked to your actual tax. If you earn SEK 10,000 per month, you may pay approximately SEK 18,000–22,000 in tax per year after the basic deduction and earned income tax credit. That is also the maximum deduction you can use — regardless of what the tables say.
If you earn SEK 30,000 per month or more, you can in most cases use the full RUT allowance of SEK 50,000.
The tables below show this clearly per income level and tax rate.
Tables: Maximum RUT and ROT per Income Level
The tables are calculated taking into account the basic deduction and earned income tax credit. The figures are estimates — your exact tax situation may differ depending on other deductions, capital income or if you have multiple employers. Always check with the Swedish Tax Agency's Mina Sidor to see how much you have remaining.
Low municipal tax (30 %)
| Monthly salary | Approx. tax/year | Max RUT | Max ROT | Combined max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK 10,000 | ~SEK 18,500 | SEK 18,500 | SEK 18,500 | SEK 18,500 |
| SEK 15,000 | ~SEK 28,000 | SEK 28,000 | SEK 28,000 | SEK 28,000 |
| SEK 20,000 | ~SEK 38,500 | SEK 38,500 | SEK 38,500 | SEK 38,500 |
| SEK 25,000 | ~SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 |
| SEK 30,000 | ~SEK 64,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 35,000 | ~SEK 78,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 40,000 | ~SEK 93,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 45,000+ | ~SEK 108,000+ | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
Average municipal tax (32.2 %)
| Monthly salary | Approx. tax/year | Max RUT | Max ROT | Combined max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK 10,000 | ~SEK 20,000 | SEK 20,000 | SEK 20,000 | SEK 20,000 |
| SEK 15,000 | ~SEK 30,500 | SEK 30,500 | SEK 30,500 | SEK 30,500 |
| SEK 20,000 | ~SEK 41,500 | SEK 41,500 | SEK 41,500 | SEK 41,500 |
| SEK 25,000 | ~SEK 53,500 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 53,500 |
| SEK 30,000 | ~SEK 68,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 35,000 | ~SEK 83,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 40,000 | ~SEK 98,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 45,000+ | ~SEK 114,000+ | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
High municipal tax (34.5 %)
| Monthly salary | Approx. tax/year | Max RUT | Max ROT | Combined max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK 10,000 | ~SEK 21,500 | SEK 21,500 | SEK 21,500 | SEK 21,500 |
| SEK 15,000 | ~SEK 33,000 | SEK 33,000 | SEK 33,000 | SEK 33,000 |
| SEK 20,000 | ~SEK 44,500 | SEK 44,500 | SEK 44,500 | SEK 44,500 |
| SEK 25,000 | ~SEK 56,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 56,000 |
| SEK 30,000 | ~SEK 71,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 35,000 | ~SEK 86,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 40,000 | ~SEK 102,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
| SEK 45,000+ | ~SEK 118,000+ | SEK 50,000 | SEK 50,000 | SEK 75,000 |
Calculations include the basic deduction and earned income tax credit. Exact amounts vary — use the Swedish Tax Agency's Mina Sidor to see your actual tax level.
Three Important Things to Know About the Deduction
1. The deduction is personal. Each person in the household has their own allowance of up to SEK 50,000 in RUT. If there are two adults, you can together use up to SEK 100,000 in RUT — provided you both pay enough tax.
2. The payment date determines the year. It is when you pay the invoice that determines which year the deduction counts against — not when the work is carried out. If you pay an invoice in January 2027, it counts against 2027, even if the work was done in December 2026.
3. You do not need to do anything in your tax return. The company you hire applies for payment from the Swedish Tax Agency. The deduction then appears automatically in your tax return. The requirement is that you hire an approved company with an F-tax certificate — private individuals via apps like Tiptapp never qualify for the RUT deduction.
Which Services Count as RUT?
It is more common than you might think to qualify for the RUT deduction. The following services offered by Ungdomskraft all qualify for RUT:
- Moving and moving help — read more in our guide to RUT on moving ✓
- Junk removal of waste and furniture — see our guide to RUT on junk removal ✓
- Furniture assembly — read our guide to RUT on furniture assembly ✓
- Gardening and land clearing ✓
- Basement, attic and storage clearance ✓
- Estate clearance — including house clearance ✓
- Carrying help and transport help ✓
Cleaning also qualifies for RUT — but it is a service we do not offer. Are you a pensioner? The same rules apply to you.
Book a RUT-Eligible Service with Ungdomskraft
We handle the RUT deduction automatically. You provide your personal identity number when booking, we deduct your share directly on the invoice and apply for the rest from the Swedish Tax Agency. You only pay half the labour cost — nothing to keep track of in your tax return.
Need help in Stockholm? We offer junk removal in Stockholm and moving help in Stockholm — both with the RUT deduction included on the invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions About RUT and ROT Deductions
How do I know how much RUT deduction I have left this year?
Log in to the Swedish Tax Agency's Mina Sidor at skatteverket.se. Under "Husarbete" (household work) you can see exactly how much of your allowance has been used and how much remains.
Can I use the RUT deduction if I am a pensioner?
Yes. Since 2021, the same cap applies to all adults regardless of age — SEK 50,000 in RUT per person per year. The condition is that you pay enough tax to cover the deduction.
Can I use the RUT deduction if I work part-time?
Yes, but your allowance is limited by how much tax you actually pay. With a low income, the total allowance may be lower than SEK 50,000 — see the tables above for an estimate.
Can I use both RUT and ROT in the same year?
Yes, but the combined cap is SEK 75,000. For example, you can use SEK 30,000 in ROT and SEK 45,000 in RUT in the same year.
What happens if I have used too much deduction?
If the Swedish Tax Agency grants more deduction than you are entitled to — for example because your income was lower than estimated — they will reclaim the difference in your tax return. You may then owe back taxes. Check your allowance at Mina Sidor if you are unsure.
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