First of all, why we should carefully formulate
Tax rules on loading posts have changed several times in recent years: there were temporary increased deductions for businesses and a temporary tax reduction for individuals, each time with end dates and conditions. What was right last year could be different this year. We place loading posts and deliver you a correct, detailed invoice; its tax processing is the property of your accountant or accountant. So take this article as a compass, not as a map.
Private: the temporary tax reduction is over
For individuals there was a federal tax reduction for the placement of a smart EV charger at home. That measure was explicitly temporary and has since been extinguished. As a private individual without a case, you can count on the EV charger without a tax advantage.
Self-employed or company: there is usually something to get here
If you use the EV charger professionally, the cost is generally deductible as a professional cost, like other investments. In recent years, there has even been a temporary increase in the deduction rates for publicly accessible loading posts in companies; these increased regimes had end dates. The main lines today are:
- Deduction as a professional cost: An EV charger you use for your business, you usually write off over several years. The exact percentage and the write-off period determines your accountant.
- Mixed use: If you load both private and professionally, the deduction is limited to the professional part. A charger with accurate kWh measurement makes that split-up possible.
- VAT recovery: VAT payers can often recover the VAT in whole or in part on the professional part, with the usual restrictions on car costs as a point of attention.
- Company car with refund: If an employee loads a company car at home, the employer can refund the loading costs. A loader with certified measurement is required for this purpose; see EV charger for your company car and home charging for employees.
Rule of thumb: Never decide based on a tax advantage you read on a website, not even on ours. Send your accountant the quote before you sign: who knows what arrangement applies to your situation and to this year of attack.
What we do arrange for you as an installer
What we are ensuring is that the file is fiscally justifiable:
- A detailed invoice on which device, installation and options are separate, with the correct VAT rate.
- One smart EV charger with precise measurement per charge, usable for the split up private and professional.
- A AREI-compliant installation with inspection and Fluvius registration, because without a compliant installation you will not start any files.
The complete placement process, from site visit to inspection, can be found in Install EV charger step by step. And if you're still in doubt about the plane itself, start with choosing an EV charger.
Frequently asked questions about the tax deduction of an EV charger
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Is an EV charger tax deductible for a private individual?
The temporary federal tax reduction for home EV chargers has ended, so as a private individual without a business, it is best to calculate without a tax benefit on the equipment itself. The reduced VAT rate of 6% for homes more than ten years old may still apply.
Is an EV charger deductible for a self-employed person or company?
In the case of professional use, the EV charger is generally deductible as a professional cost, usually via depreciation over several years and limited to the professional part in mixed use. The exact percentage depends on your situation and the year of attack: that confirms your accountant.
Can I recover the VAT on my EV charger?
VAT-payers can often recover all or part of the VAT in the professional sector, although there are restrictions on car costs. This is an excellent question for your accountant, with the quote included.
What VAT rate applies to the installation of an EV charger at home?
Work on homes more than ten years old is subject to 6% VAT under certain conditions; otherwise, 21% applies. We state the correct rate on the quote so you know what to expect in advance.
My employer's paying my homeloads back. What do I need?
An EV charger with accurate, readable kWh measurement per charge, so that the refund is made on actual figures. The smart charging posts we place support that. The concrete arrangements are made with your employer and his social secretariat.
Can Wattra give me tax advice?
No, and whoever does that as an installer, you have to be suspicious. We ensure a correct installation and a detailed invoice that will allow your accountant to continue. The tax decision belongs to an accountant or accountant who knows your file.
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What applies to your situation?
Equipment selection, price, scheduling and any conditions will be confirmed for your project. This information does not replace an assessment of your installation or an individual quote.