The RUT deduction makes moving help significantly cheaper for private individuals. Here's what you need to know.
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1What is the RUT deduction?
RUT gives you a 50% tax deduction on the labor cost of household-related services, including moving help.
The deduction only applies to the labour cost – not materials, travel or the call-out fee. With us that means the hourly rate for the movers is halved.
2Who can use it?
Private individuals who are taxable in Sweden and are at least 18 years old.
You also need to have paid enough tax during the year for the deduction to be offset against. The service must be carried out in or close to a home that you live in or use as a holiday home, and the company doing it must be approved for F-tax.
3What counts as moving help?
Packing, carrying, and transporting household goods count — there may be exceptions, such as transporting a vehicle.
According to the Swedish Tax Agency it covers packing, carrying, loading, transporting and unpacking household goods when you move between homes, as well as transport to and from storage. Move-out cleaning also qualifies. Storage rental and buying boxes do not.
4How much can I deduct?
There's an annual cap on the RUT deduction. Check the current amount with Skatteverket, since the rules can change.
The ceiling applies per person and year and is shared with the ROT deduction. If there are two of you in the household and both are named on the invoice, you can split the cost and use both allowances. If you have already used a lot of RUT or ROT this year, tell us and we split the invoice correctly.
5How does it work in practice?
We deduct it directly on the invoice, so you only need to pay the reduced amount.
You give your personal identity number when you book. We deduct half the labour cost on the invoice and claim the rest from the Tax Agency. Payment must be made electronically – cash payment does not qualify. The amount then appears in your tax return.
A worked example
Say moving a one-bedroom flat takes four hours for two movers with a truck. With our prices in October 2026 the work costs from 990 kr per hour without the RUT deduction, i.e. 3,960 kr. With the deduction you pay from 495 kr per hour, i.e. 1,980 kr.
If the Tax Agency does not approve the deduction
If you have reached the ceiling or do not have enough tax to offset, the Tax Agency can refuse all or part of the payment. You then have to pay the difference to the company. To be sure, log in at the Tax Agency and see how much you have already used this year.
Common questions about the RUT deduction for moving
Can I get the RUT deduction if I rent my home? Yes, it applies whether you own or rent, as long as you live there. Does it apply if I help my parents move? Yes, you can get the deduction for services carried out in your parents' home if you are the one paying.
Does the deduction apply to companies? No, RUT is for private individuals only. Office moves and other jobs for companies are invoiced without it. Do I get the deduction for move-out cleaning? Yes, it counts as cleaning of the home and qualifies for a deduction on the labour cost.
Do I have to apply myself? No. Once you have paid the invoice, we apply for the payment from the Tax Agency. You only need to check that the amount is right in your tax return the following year.
Three things to check before you book
That the company is approved for F-tax – otherwise there is no deduction. That the quote shows what is labour cost and what is call-out fee or materials. And that the price you compare is after the RUT deduction for every company, so you compare like with like. Our calculator always shows the price after the deduction, with the price before it alongside.
