Are chimney sweep costs tax-deductible?

Owning your own home is a great thing, but you also need to pay running costs. With the right tricks, however, you can save money. For example, an annual check of the heating system by the chimney sweep.

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11/15/2016, 10:11
Hätten Sie es gewusst? Die Kosten für den jährlichen Kontrollbesuch des Schornsteinfegers können von der Steuer abgesetzt werden.© fotolia
Would you have known? The cost of the annual inspection visit by the chimney sweep can be deducted from tax.

Paula E. from Filderstadt asks:

We live in our own home. Is it true that you can claim costs for the chimney sweep from the tax office?

Answer:

Yes, the costs for the chimney sweep can be deducted from tax as a craftsman's service. According to the latest ruling by the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH VI R 1/13), this even applies to the full costs including the flue gas test. The regulation applies retroactively to all tax returns that have not yet been submitted or for those that can still be amended. The prerequisite is that an invoice is available and the amount was not paid in cash.