The household tax deduction and a private chef — how it works

A chef evening at home is often a more sensible choice than people expect, because the labour share is household work that can qualify for the Finnish household tax deduction (kotitalousvähennys). Here are the basics. Always check the current terms and amounts from your own taxation.

What qualifies

The household tax deduction applies to work done in the home. When a chef prepares and serves a dinner in your home, that is household work. The deduction applies to the labour share, not to ingredients or travel.

Who claims it

The customer claims the deduction in their own taxation, not the service provider. You receive an invoice with the labour share itemised, so you can report it correctly in OmaVero.

What the invoice shows

I itemise the labour and ingredient shares clearly on the invoice. That way you see directly which part of the price qualifies, with no guesswork.

How much can be deducted

The deduction percentage and the annual cap change from year to year and are set in the state budget. You will find the current figures at vero.fi. I don’t quote exact numbers here, because they go out of date quickly.

Why it matters

When part of the evening’s price comes back in taxation, a restaurant-quality dinner at home is a genuinely competitive alternative to a restaurant evening, especially for a larger party.

Ask for a quote and I’ll itemise the labour share for you. More on the household deduction page.