{"id":7740,"date":"2018-10-23T14:41:45","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T12:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/?p=7740\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:04:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:04:37","slug":"reduce-your-tax-bill-by-using-tax-deductions-52009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/reduce-your-tax-bill-by-using-tax-deductions-52009\/","title":{"rendered":"Reduce your tax bill by using tax deductions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re single, married or in a civil partnership, you can reduce your tax bill in Luxembourg just by knowing what you can and can\u2019t deduct. The myLIFE team takes a look at the main tax deductions possible for resident and cross-border taxpayers.<\/p>\n

The mere thought of taxes often strikes fear into the hearts of most people. Even more so when a reform has far-reaching effects on taxpayers\u2019 habits, in particular those of non-resident married couples<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. However, there are also times when dealing with taxes can actually be a good thing.<\/p>\n

How can I pay less tax?<\/h2>\n

All taxpayers can reduce the amount of taxes they pay by declaring certain costs, charges and extraordinary expenses, including in particular tax deductible products. To do this, you need to meet one of two requirements: you must live and file a tax return in Luxembourg, or be equivalent to a resident for tax purposes.<\/p>\n

Someone who is not tax resident in Luxembourg may, under certain conditions, be able to benefit from the same tax advantages and constraints as a resident taxpayer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    1. Filing a tax return in Luxembourg<\/strong>. If they want to, a taxpayer who is not legally required to complete a tax return<\/strong><\/span><\/a> can still do so, provided that they have been an employee in Luxembourg for at least nine consecutive months during the tax year.<\/li>\n
    2. To be equivalent to a resident for tax purposes<\/strong>, someone who is not tax resident in Luxembourg may, under certain conditions, be able to benefit from the same tax advantages and constraints as a resident taxpayer. To do this, you must meet the applicable criteria and submit a request using the Luxembourg tax return (form 100)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, ticking among boxes 322, 323 and 324.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The criteria to be treated as equivalent to a resident are as follows<\/span>:<\/p>\n