Strong support for RIT deductions - a bridge between generations

A new survey shows that 72% of respondents are in favor of introducing a RIT deduction. 55% of respondents believe that more jobs would be created for young people if RIT deductions were introduced.

- "A RIT deduction could not only create more jobs for young people, it could also become a bridge between generations in the IT society," comments Ulf Lindberg, Head of Industrial Policy at Almega.

The survey was conducted in March 2011 by Silentium on behalf of Almega and IT&Telekomföretagen. 1010 Swedes of varying ages across Sweden were surveyed. The respondents were asked to comment on a number of questions relating to a so-called RIT deduction, which would mean a tax deduction for IT services in the home. For example, help with installing broadband or new functions in the mobile phone.

72% say they are in favor of a RIT deduction, which is an increase from a previous survey in 2010, when 68% were in favor.

Support is highest in the youngest group, aged 15-22, where 82% are somewhat or very supportive of a RIT deduction.

55% of respondents believe that more jobs would be created for young people if the RIT credit were introduced. Older people are slightly more likely than younger people to believe that more jobs would be created for young people if the RIT credit were introduced.

The survey also shows that the most common way to solve IT-related problems at home is to try it yourself until you understand how it works. However, older people are more likely to ask for help from a family member and are more likely to call IT support.