Pendler status - check what you're entitled to
This tool checks whether you are a pendler and which deductions you can claim. We assume you work in Norway and the employer does not cover housing costs. Figures are updated for 2024!
Check your pendler status
Answer a few questions and we'll work out which deductions you can claim.
Do you live in a different place from your family or permanent home because of work?
Pendler calculator
Now that you know which deductions you qualify for - fill in the fields below to calculate your tax savings from pendler status. Enter values in whole NOK.
Housing costs at the work location
Fill in only if you are entitled.
Total rent paid for the apartment at the work location.
Total electricity paid for the apartment at the work location.
Total water paid for the apartment at the work location.
Total service / common charges for the apartment at the work location.
Other charges related to the apartment at the work location.
Total phone costs tied to the work location.
Meal allowance
Enter the number of nights spent at each place. Only nights paid out of pocket count.
Nights spent in a hotel including breakfast. Rate: 526 kr/night.
Nights spent in a hotel without breakfast. Rate: 658 kr/night.
Flat WITHOUT kitchen equipment. Rate: 400 kr/night.
Travel costs
Fill in only if you are entitled.
Usually the number of working days.
Road distance from home to work in km.
Trips from work location to family home (e.g. Norway-Poland).
One-way road distance in km (e.g. Poland-Norway).
Total tolls and ferry tickets across all trips. Receipts required.