Tax Declaration
Declaring taxes for the first time in a new country can feel unfamiliar, especially if you are not yet used to the Swedish system. This page aims to provide helpful information as you prepare your first declaration in Sweden.
First and foremost, everyone who has been working in Sweden during part of or the whole previous year is required to submit an income tax return form (Inkomstdeklaration 1). The Swedish Tax Agency sends this form on paper in April to everyone who is required to file a tax return.
Large parts of the tax return form will already be pre‑filled with information that the Tax Agency has received from us as your employer, your bank, and other organisations. However, it is important to carefully review all pre-printed information, correct any inaccuracies, and add any taxable income that has not already been included in the pre-printed information. You will also receive a separate summary of the income statements that have been submitted to the Swedish Tax Agency.
You may declare your income using several methods; online via the Tax Agency's e-service, by mobile phone, telephone, or text message. Using the e-service requires a Swedish electronic ID (e-legitimation).
Useful tips for new employees and newly arrived residents
- Register your bank account with the Tax Agency well in advance to receive any tax refund automatically.
- If you have a digital mailbox (e.g., Kivra), your tax return will arrive earlier, typically during the first week of March. Read more about Kivra on their website
- Keep receipts and documentation for any deductions you intend to claim, such as work‑related travel or interest expenses ( it's recommended to save those types of documents for seven years).
- Even if you lived or worked in Sweden only part of the year, you still need to file a tax return. Foreign‑sourced income may also need to be declared depending on your tax residency status.
- When being new to Sweden, the pre‑filled form may include information you do not fully recognise. It is normal to contact Skatteverket with questions - they provide guidance in English at many service offices.