RUT 50%
RUT Deduction 50% on Garden Services
Half price on labor costs, applied directly on the invoice. Up to 75,000 SEK per person per year.
How RUT works
RUT is a Swedish tax deduction covering 50% of labor costs for household services, including garden maintenance. When you hire NordVerk, we apply the RUT deduction directly on your invoice, so you only pay half the labor cost upfront.
Eligible services
- Lawn mowing and edging
- Hedge trimming
- Pruning of trees, bushes, and fruit trees
- Leaf raking and fall cleanup
- Snow shoveling and anti-slip treatment
- Weed removal
Not eligible
- Landscaping and planting
- Ground work and drainage
- Garden design
- Purchase of plants, fertilizer, and materials
Frequently asked questions
Short, honest answers to what we get asked every week. If yours is not here, just call, we are happy to help.
01What is the RUT deduction?
The RUT deduction is a 50% tax reduction on labor costs for household services in the home, including garden maintenance. You can claim up to 75,000 SEK per person per year.02Which services are RUT-eligible?
Lawn mowing, hedge trimming, tree pruning, leaf raking, snow shoveling, facade cleaning, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning are all RUT-eligible. Planting, landscaping, and ground work are not.03How does the RUT deduction work with NordVerk?
You don't need to do anything. We apply the RUT deduction directly on the invoice, giving you a 50% tax reduction on labor costs. We handle all communication with the Swedish Tax Agency.04Can both spouses use RUT?
Yes, each person in the household has their own annual cap of 75,000 SEK. A couple can therefore get up to 150,000 SEK in RUT deductions combined.05What happens if I use up my annual RUT quota?
If your annual quota is exhausted, you will be invoiced the full amount for the remaining work. We inform you in advance so you can plan accordingly.
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