How to file your tax return

Here are some guidelines on filing your income tax return

Things to consider before filing your tax return

Are the details that have been entered in the prefilled form correct?

Start by checking the figures to make sure that all of the information is correct.

What should I do if there is a mistake in my tax return?

Can you simply approve the tax return, or do you need to make any changes or additions?

If all of the information entered in the tax return is correct and you do not wish to make any changes or additions to it, you can approve it.

In some cases, you will need to enter some additional information – for example, if you are a business owner or if you have sold a residential property or some shares. All relevant details must be entered in your tax return via our e-service or on your paper tax return form before you file it.

File your income tax return in the way that suits you best

Send us a text message

You can file your tax return by texting us if all of the following criteria apply to you:

You simply need to approve your tax return. If you need to change or add any details, you cannot approve your tax return by sending us a text message.
You have received your tax return on a paper form sent to your home address.
You have a Swedish personal identity number.
You have a Swedish mobile phone subscription.

Here’s what you need to do:

Take out your paper tax return.
Find your personal codes. You will find them under “Income tax return 1 specifications” (“Specifikation till Inkomstdeklaration 1”).
Retrieve your signature code. Text your personal identity number and your signature code to 71144. Do not include a country code before the number 71144. Please note that you must leave a space between your personal identity number and your signature code. Example: YYMMDDNNNN 99999999.
Wait for a text message confirming that you have filed your tax return (this can take up to 10 minutes). Save this confirmation text message.

Call us

You can file your tax return by calling us if all of the following criteria apply to you:

You simply need to approve your tax return. If you need to change or add any details, you cannot approve your tax return by sending us a text message.
You have received your tax return on a paper form sent to your home address.
You understand Swedish or English.

Here’s what you need to do:

Take out your paper tax return form.
Find your personal codes. You will find them under “Income tax return 1 specifications” (“Specifikation till Inkomstdeklaration 1”).
Dial 020-567 100 (+46 8 764 92 40 if you are calling from abroad). Follow the pre-recorded instructions. You can choose to be given the instructions in English. Wait until you hear a message read out to you, confirming that your tax return has been filed. This message will be saved so you can call back and listen to it again if you like.

Submit your tax return by post

You can always send us your tax return by post. If you only need to approve it, all you have to do is sign the form. If you have to change or add any details, you also need to enter a new figure for the sum total in the white box.

When you are ready to file your tax return, you should send it to the following address:

Skatteverket
Inläsningscentralen
Inkomstdeklaration 1
FE 8000
107 75 Stockholm

As long as you send us your tax return by 3 May 2021, there is no risk of being charged a late payment fee.

Use our e-service (only in Swedish)

Our e-service is only available in Swedish. There are two different ways of logging in:

You can use your Swedish e-identification: BankID, for example. (In order to get Swedish e-identification, you have to have a Swedish personal identity number.)

You can use your personal identification code (“kod för identifiering”). You will find this code in the paper tax return form that you may have received from us. (If you log in using your personal identification code, it is not possible to make any changes to your tax return; you can only approve it.)

Here’s what you need to do:

Log into our e-service using your Swedish e-identification such as BankID, or using the prefilled personal identification code (“kod för identifiering”) in your paper tax return form.
If you need to add or change any details, you can do so via the e-service (note: you can only do this if you have logged in with Swedish e-identification such as BankID).
When you are ready to file your tax return, go to the menu and select “Submit” (“Skicka in”).
When you have checked all the details, click “Next” (“Nästa”).
Sign your tax return using your Swedish e-identification or signature code (“kod för underskrift”).
You will then receive confirmation that your tax return has been filed.

Use our e-service

File your tax return by 3 May 2021 at the latest

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Use the Swedish Tax Agency’s “Skatteverket” app (only in Swedish)

The Skatteverket app is only available in Swedish. There are two different ways to log into the app:

You can use your Swedish e-identification: BankID, for example. (In order to get Swedish e-identification, you have to have a Swedish personal identity number.)
You can use your personal identification code (“kod för identifiering”). You will find this code in the paper income tax return form that you may have received from us. If you log in using your personal identification code, it is not possible to make any changes to your income tax return; you can only approve it.

Here’s what you need to do:

Download the Skatteverket app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Download the Skatteverket app for iPhone or iPad.
Download the Skatteverket app for Android devices.
Log in with your e-identification or identification code.
Approve your income tax return using your e-identification or your signature code (“kod för underskrift”).
You will receive immediate confirmation that you have filed your tax return.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if there is a mistake in my income tax return?

If any of the details in your income tax return are incorrect, you need to contact the party responsible for providing accurate information to the Swedish Tax Agency, such as your employer. Once the relevant party has submitted the correct details to the Swedish Tax Agency, the information will be updated in our e-service and the Skatteverket app. You will then be able to file your income tax return using our e-service or the Skatteverket app.

When details have been changed in your income tax return, you cannot file it by calling or texting us. If you file your income tax return using a paper form, you need to correct the details yourself since we will not send you a new paper tax return form.

Do I have to file my tax return on paper if I have already filed it digitally?

No. If you file your tax return using our app or e-service, or via a text message or phone call, you do not need to send us a paper copy of your tax return.

Do I have to file a tax return if I have paid the outstanding tax due?

Yes. You have to file a tax return even if you have already paid your tax.

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How to file your tax return

Things to consider before filing your tax return

Are the details that have been entered in the prefilled form correct?

Can you simply approve the tax return, or do you need to make any changes or additions?

File your income tax return in the way that suits you best

Send us a text message

Here’s what you need to do:

Call us

Here’s what you need to do:

Submit your tax return by post

Use our e-service (only in Swedish)

Here’s what you need to do:

Use our e-service

Use the Swedish Tax Agency’s “Skatteverket” app (only in Swedish)

Here’s what you need to do:

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if there is a mistake in my income tax return?

Do I have to file my tax return on paper if I have already filed it digitally?

Do I have to file a tax return if I have paid the outstanding tax due?

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How to file your tax return

Things to consider before filing your tax return

Are the details that have been entered in the prefilled form correct?

Can you simply approve the tax return, or do you need to make any changes or additions?

File your income tax return in the way that suits you best

Send us a text message

Here’s what you need to do:

Call us

Here’s what you need to do:

Submit your tax return by post

Use our e-service (only in Swedish)

Here’s what you need to do:

Use our e-service

Use the Swedish Tax Agency’s “Skatteverket” app (only in Swedish)

Here’s what you need to do:

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if there is a mistake in my income tax return?

Do I have to file my tax return on paper if I have already filed it digitally?

Do I have to file a tax return if I have paid the outstanding tax due?

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