Taxes
Read the latest news and get essential updates and information about taxes in Sweden.
How to get your Swedish tax rebate in April 2026
March 31st is your last chance to declare if you want to get any money you're owed by the Swedish Tax Agency next month.
Swedish word of the day: skatteåterbäring
This word might look complicated, but it's well worth learning since it could equate to extra money for you...
Eleven ways to (legally) lower your Swedish tax bill
The deadline for filing your tax return to Sweden's Tax Agency is May 4th. But make sure you don't miss out on claiming money back if you can.
Why April could be a good month for your Swedish finances
A tax rebate, cheaper food and even a potential pay rise ‒ April looks like it could be a good month financially for many people in Sweden.
Sweden's 2026 tax season officially under way
The Swedish Tax Agency has started sending out tax declarations for everybody with a digital postbox. What should you be aware of when declaring?
KEY DATES: The deadlines you need to know for Sweden's 2026 tax season
The 2026 tax season gets underway in March. Here are the major dates and deadlines coming up.
MAP: Sweden's local tax rates for 2026
Residents of 16 Swedish municipalities will pay more local tax in 2026, while 45 municipalities will pay less tax. What's the situation where you live?
How Sweden's ISK savings account will change in 2026
From January 1st next year, the amount you can save tax-free in an ISK account will double, but the tax rate is also increasing a little, meaning that while most will be better off, not everyone will be.
How to get tax deductions on household maintenance in Sweden
Sweden's ROT and RUT deductions give you a discount on the cost of labour for household renovations and maintenance. How do they work and what else can you get deductions for?
CHECKLIST: Here's what you need to do if you move away from Sweden
What authorities do you need to inform before you leave, are you liable to Swedish tax and how can you access your Swedish pension? Here's a checklist.
The six worst tax traps for Americans living in Sweden
Americans who live abroad know all too well they can't escape the clutches of the IRS. But they may not be aware of the painful tax traps specific to Sweden. Maria Sommert, a tax director at EY in Stockholm, explains the worst.
Sweden's government to cut payroll tax for young workers
Sweden's government has announced plans to temporarily cut payroll tax for employees between the ages of 19- and 23-years-old, in the latest giveaway in its expansive pre-election budget.
Sweden's government expected to halve VAT on food in election budget
Sweden's government is expected to halve VAT on food in the budget to be presented later this month, in a move to kickstart the country's weak economy and win over voters ahead of next year's election.
What tax giveaways can we expect in Sweden's 2026 budget?
It's now less than a month to go until Sweden's finance minister unveils the budget for 2026, and all the signs suggest that this will be an election budget. What tax giveaways can we expect?
Centre Party calls for Sweden to bring in a tourist tax
Centre Party business spokesperson Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has called for municipalities in Sweden to be allowed to impose an additional tourist tax to compensate for the burden of tourism on infrastructure and municipal finances.
KEY DATES: The deadlines you need to know for Sweden's 2025 tax season
We're approaching the final deadline for filing your Swedish taxes.
How to fill out your Swedish tax return
The deadline for filing your taxes is May 4th. Don't despair: these nine tips should make the process a bit easier to understand.
How does income tax work in Sweden?
Sweden is an expensive place to live, but taxes may not be as high as you think. Understanding how income tax works is crucial before a salary negotiation or accepting a job offer.
Ukrainians in Sweden warned they may have received incorrect tax statements
Are you a Ukrainian citizen who just received your Swedish tax statement? You may want to double check everything is accurate.
Sweden to increase 'expert tax' cuts – and make them available to more foreigners
Foreign citizens in Sweden carrying out particularly expert work or earning above a certain level may soon qualify for up to 30 percent tax relief on income earned in Sweden.
Full list: How much local tax you'll have to pay in Sweden in 2025
Four Swedish municipalities are raising their tax rates in 2025, and thirteen are lowering theirs. What's the situation where you live?
Will Donald Trump really ease the tax problems of Americans in Europe?
The US policy of citizenship-based taxation has long been a bugbear of Americans living overseas, but could Donald Trump's pre-election promise to "end double taxation" mean a change is possible for Americans in Europe?
Politics in Sweden: The opposition failed to land a killer blow on tax cuts for the rich
Sunday was the first party leader debate since the announcement of a budget that rewards well-off voters with sizeable tax cuts. But after an autumn of scandals, the opposition failed to cut through, writes The Local's Nordic Editor Richard Orange.