You can save tax by claiming household-related services! The following rules apply:
Directly deductible from your tax liability are:
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Tradesmen's services (renovation, maintenance and modernisation work): 20% of costs, up to a maximum of 20% of €6,000 = €1,200 per year. Only the labour costs are deductible, not the material costs. The expenditure must be evidenced by presenting an invoice and the payment must be documented by a bank statement. Payment in cash is not permitted.
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General household-related services (e.g. cleaning or gardening work) and household-related employment subject to social insurance contributions (household help): 20% of costs, up to a maximum of €4,000 per year
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For household-related mini-jobs (Minijobs): 20% of costs, up to a maximum of €510 per year.
Example:
You have paid €500 to your window cleaner over the course of the year. Your income tax is reduced by 20% of €500 = €100.