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Commute Deduction Calculator

Calculate your Danish commute deduction (befordringsfradrag) based on distance to work, working days, and applicable rates per kilometer.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ All calculations are based on Danish rules, rates, and currency (DKK). This calculator is translated for convenience but applies exclusively to Denmark.

Danish Commute Deduction (Befordringsfradrag) 2025

The commute deduction allows Danish taxpayers to deduct transportation costs for commuting between home and work. The deduction is distance-based, not cost-based. You qualify whether you drive, cycle, or take public transport.

How the deduction is calculated

Only the daily round-trip distance exceeding 24 km qualifies. For km 25-120, the rate is DKK 2.19 per km in 2025. Beyond 120 km per day, a lower rate of DKK 1.10 per km applies. The deduction is multiplied by working days, typically 218.

Tax savings value

The deduction reduces taxable income and provides a tax saving of approximately 26%. For someone commuting 40 km each way, this can result in a monthly saving of several hundred kroner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the commute deduction calculated?

The deduction is based on daily round-trip distance exceeding 24 km. For km 25-120, the rate is DKK 2.19/km (2025). Beyond 120 km, it drops to DKK 1.10/km. The deduction is the same regardless of transport mode.

Does it matter if I drive or take public transport?

No, the commute deduction is distance-based, not cost-based. You get the same deduction regardless of transport mode.

What is the tax value of the commute deduction?

The deduction provides a tax saving of approximately 26%. If your annual deduction is DKK 10,000, the saving is about DKK 2,600 per year.

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