Keep the noise out and the sound In
Headphones through a gross salary scheme
Good headphones can make a world of difference to your efficiency and focus at work. That’s why headphones are one of the products approved by the Danish Tax Agency (SKAT) for a gross salary scheme, as they are considered work-relevant. Below are three examples of how headphones can be a great addition to your workday:
In the open office
In a busy office environment, distracting noise can quickly pull focus away from work. Good headphones help you stay concentrated, run smooth online meetings, and keep spirits up with your go-to playlists.
On the go
With the right headset featuring a precise microphone and effective noise cancellation, you’ll ensure nothing gets lost in background noise when working on a train, ferry, or in a café with loud music.
On the construction site
Noise-cancelling hearing protection helps reduce mental fatigue and protects your ears when working on a loud construction site. It allows you to stay focused and work efficiently without distractions.
Headphones via gross salary
With a gross salary scheme, companies can offer work-related products that you can purchase through your gross salary (your salary before tax is deducted).
If you’ve found a pair of headphones your employer provides, you can buy them through your gross salary. The cost is typically spread over 12 months and deducted from your salary before tax. This way, you save at least your tax percentage on the headphones.
Since it’s the company providing the headphones, they technically own the product while the gross salary agreement is active. Once the scheme ends (typically after 12 months), you can choose to buy out the headphones and become the final owner.
Alternatively, you can return the headphones to us (Flexbuy). And if you fall in love with a new pair, you can simply start a new gross salary agreement. That way, you can stay up-to-date with the latest headphones on the market.
Did you know...?
… that every time you’re interrupted, it can take up to 25 minutes to regain focus.
Colleagues talking. Phones ringing. Traffic blaring. Over time, distracting noise can become mentally exhausting and increase the risk of stress.
Source: Danish Industry
Taxation on headphones
When you purchase headphones through a gross salary scheme, taxation is triggered – either multimedia tax or computer tax.
Multimedia taxation means a fixed annual tax of DKK 3,300 (in 2025). If you’re already taxed under this scheme, no additional tax applies to the headphones. The employer is responsible for reporting this to SKAT.
Computer taxation applies per product, calculated as 50% of the product’s value and paid monthly. This too must be reported by the employer to SKAT.
If you’re not already being taxed, our system will automatically select the cheapest taxation method for you – typically computer tax. The tax is deducted before income tax, so you’ll only notice a small difference in your payslip.
As an alternative to a gross salary scheme, the Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) model allows the company to offer a subsidy for a selection of headphones that the employee can choose from. This way, the company saves time and resources on procurement, and employees get to choose their preferred work equipment.