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Denmark Commute Deduction Calculator (Befordringsfradrag)

Find out how much commute deduction you can claim in Denmark. Enter your one-way distance and working days to get your annual entitlement, estimated tax saving, and the exact SKAT box number to use.

Works for any commute mode — train, bus, car, or bike. The deduction is distance-based, not cost-based.

Normal driving distance by car from your registered address to your workplace, one direction only. This applies even if you take the train or bus.

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220 days = standard Danish full-time year (after holidays)

Uses DKK 3.51 for every km over 24 a day. Check skat.dk's list of municipalities and islands

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